Northwestern michigan college student incentive payments

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded Northwestern Michigan College $1,000,000 under the State Maritime Schools cooperative agreement program (CFDA 20.806) to educate and train future merchant marine officers from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The College will use the funds to provide education and training to students preparing to enter the maritime industry in roles such as crewing merchant vessels and maritime opportunities ashore. The program supports the State Maritime Academies in training students to graduate and be available to meet national emergency or contingency needs. The award will allow Northwestern Michigan College to continue educating and developing a skilled workforce for America's maritime sector.

To educate and train future merchant marine officers at the state maritime academies (SMA). The education and training of these students prepares them to graduate and enter the maritime industry in numerous capacities, including crewing merchant vessels, maritime opportunities ashore and also to be available during national emergencies or contingencies. "