Accepting Applications for the Aquaculture Training Program!

MAKE $9.60 AN HOUR WHILE TRAINING FOR A CAREER IN AQUACULTURE!

By Cameron Ennis

The Education Exchange is now recruiting for the Aquaculture training program! 

The 5 week training session will prepare individuals to work in a number of positions throughout the Aquaculture industry. 

Participants receive training in key employment areas such as essential job skills, basic boating skills, boating tools and maintenance, shellfish biology, dealer and shipper skills and more.

The program is the result of a grant received through the Real Jobs Rhode Island initiative, led by Governor Gina Raimondo and the Department of Labor and Training.

The Education Exchange is looking to recruit 16 individuals for each of its two training sessions. 

Held at the Education Exchange twice a year, the first round will begin April 4^th  and run through May 6th, with the second beginning August 1^stthrough September 2^nd.

All participants will receive a weekly stipend of $9.60 per hour during the training.

Interested individuals should visit our Aquaculture Training page to learn more information and to download an application.