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Parker said the Destin Charter Boat Association is behind the fishing class and will help get students on boats if they want during the summer. Bass Pro Shops and Legendary Marine have offered to help with summer jobs for those students in the class. “We’re trying to provide opportunities for the students to develop their career,” Parker said. Capt. Brant and Laurie Kelly have stepped up to provide scholarship money for students who want to become a boat captain. The scholarship will pay for expenses for sea school and everything that goes with it. “If you want to become a captain, we ll make sure you’re taken care of,” Parker said. ....