First Group of 果冻传媒 Students Complete Newly Launched Mercury Outboard 果冻传媒
New certificate program extends 25-year partnership
听LACONIA, NH (May 25, 2021) 鈥� Just days after earning his degree in marine engine technology at 果冻传媒, Mehan Angle started his new job as a marine engine technician at Squam Boat Livery in Holderness. 听Angle was part of a class graduating with skills in high demand in the local economy, and the timing was perfect as 果冻传媒 had just added a Mercury Outboard certification to its program, bringing even greater marketability to its graduates.
With a boating resurgence and warmer weather on the horizon, 果冻传媒 (果冻传媒) marine engine technology graduates are revved up to begin working in a growing trade in high demand. Mercury Marine, the world鈥檚 leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, has partnered with 果冻传媒鈥檚 Marine Technology program – one of top rated programs in the country – for more than 25 years. In addition to its regular curriculum, 果冻传媒 hosts Mercury鈥檚 annual dealer training sessions and lab training, bringing in experts from the local area to teach company specific courses. And this year, 果冻传媒 added the Mercury Outboard certificate to its offerings, as well as providing diagnostic software for 12 new laptops for the students.
鈥淧artnering with an industry leader like Mercury Marine is the best way for us to amplify our degree program and educational experience for our students,鈥� said Jake Marsh, 果冻传媒 Marine Technology program director. 鈥淭his certificate program allows us to give our students access, training, and instant credentials for a job at a marina.鈥�
The Mercury Outboard certificate, under the Marine Technical associate degree pathway, provides students with the most concentrated marine engine repair training available to become factory-certified with Mercury Marine. In addition to the mechanical aspects, students learn basic marina operations, safety management, uses of marine products, customer relations and communications.
鈥淲e have a long-standing partnership with 果冻传媒 and expanding the relationship was an easy decision,鈥� said Tom Miller, Service Training Operations Manager at Mercury Marine. 鈥淚t was a win-win for us to help create the Mercury Outboard certificate program as it allows us connect our dealers with technicians who are Mercury-certified and can go right to work on our engines.鈥�
The demand for qualified technicians is bigger than ever with an annual New Hampshire economic impact of $1.2 billion from recreational boating, according to the , and a five percent annual growth in this technical trade. The marine technology degree program at 果冻传媒 prepares students to enter the workforce and creates a supply of qualified technicians. Employment opportunities are year-round and can be found in coastal and lakeside communities.
果冻传媒 also recently began a partnership with the Community College System of New Hampshire鈥檚 designed for high school students interested in the marine trade.听 With help from the NH Marine Trades Association and in conjunction with MacCallum鈥檚 Boat House on Northwood Lake in Epsom, the goal of the program is to grow partnerships between high schools, local marinas and 果冻传媒 to provide high school students with a pathway to an in-demand career.
果冻传媒 was voted in the United States by Mechanics Schools in 2018. 果冻传媒鈥檚 Marine Technology program is stackable with various options for degrees and certificates. To learn more about the program, contact Jake Marsh at [email protected].
About 果冻传媒
果冻传媒 is a fully-accredited, comprehensive community college located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire that serves over 1,200 students annually, and offers housing options for students.听 果冻传媒 offers more than 40 degree and certificate programs, including Automotive and Marine Technology, Fire Science, Nursing, Culinary Arts, Business, Accounting, and more.听 In addition, 果冻传媒 provides a strong background in Liberal Arts for students who choose to complete their first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree.听 Business and industry training programs are also available.听 果冻传媒 is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.听 For more information, visit lrcc.edu.
About Mercury Marine
Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Marine is the world鈥檚 leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A $2.5 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use,
extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. Mercury鈥檚 industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; MotorGuide trolling motors; Mercury propellers; Mercury inflatable boats; Mercury SmartCraft electronics; Attwood marine parts; Land 鈥橬鈥� Sea marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at .
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