As the problem intensified in Washington County the past two years, parents and administrators have been forced to step up, filling in or taking students themselves.
As the problem intensified in Washington County the past two years, parents and administrators have been forced to step up, filling in or taking students themselves.
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About two years ago, officials at the school heard from folks in marine industries that there weren’t enough technicians to keep up with minor repairs for vessels and equipment. They also found that students were going into other programs such as automotiveso they could take those skills and use it on their fishing boats.
“It’s related, but they were really interested in going fishing,” said Nichole Sawyer, the dean of workforce and professional development at the community college.
She also saw fishermen in the area looking to diversify their business, possibly dabbling in aquaculture or considering a captain’s license to run passengers.
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