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Find your path in a maritime career

This is no desk job. If you want to build with your hands and use problem-solving skills to make a difference, you're in the right place. Maritime jobs are in demand on the Olympic Peninsula, and Recompete partners are here to help give you the skills and support you need to succeed.

Explore career pathways

Discover the variety of roles in the maritime industry on the Olympic Peninsula. Click any image to learn more.

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Marine Technician

A marine technician specializes in diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and installing systems on boats and watercraft.

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Boatbuilding & Repair

Professionals specialize in constructing, restoring, and maintaining watercraft using materials like fiberglass, wood, and metal. 

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Metal Fabrication & Welding

Careers focused on metal structures used in vessels, including aluminum, steel, and specialty alloys.

Explore training opportunities

Most entry-level positions don't require a 4-year degree. Choose from workshops & intensives, short-term stackable certificates, and longer programs to meet your goals.

Peninsula College will soon be offering a mobile classroom that can travel around Clallam & Jefferson Counties, offering short-term stackable certificates.

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The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, located in Port Hadlock, offers 3-day workshops, 5-day intensives, a 9-month Marine Systems Diploma, and a 12-month Boatbuilding Degree.

Receive support to meet your goals

You're not in this alone. Financial aid and support services are available to help you with your education and career goals.

Olympic Connect

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Peninsula College

Find Success with Peninsula College's WorkForce Programs https://pencol.edu/workforce

What other supports do you have to help students succeed? Navigators, financial aid, other assistance programs? We'll make the interface more accessible once I have the info.

NWSWB

What supports do you have to help students succeed? Navigators, financial aid, other assistance programs? We'll make the interface more accessible once I have the info.

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