Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program floats fishermen training program, seeks public, industry comment. Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program floats fishermen training program, seeks public, industry comment. February 1. 1, 2. Friday PM(Sit. News) Juneau, Alaska - Fishermen in Alaska represent the state’s largest group of small business owners. But there is some graying going on - the median age of Alaska’s commercial fishermen is now close to 5. Add to that the flight of limited entry permits from coastal residents to people outside the region and even outside the state, and the general consolidation of the state’s pollock, crab and salmon fishing fleets that has occurred in recent years, and people like Glenn Haight begin to think there might be fewer fishing jobs for people in Alaska’s coastal communities in the future. Haight is a fisheries business specialist with the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program.”Yet, the jobs that remain have become more valuable and profitable for fishermen,” said Haight. The Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program at the University of Alaska helps people wisely use, develop, enjoy, and conserve marine resources. A statewide outreach and technical assistance program helping Alaskans wisely use, conserve, and enjoy Alaska's marine and coastal resources. ![]() ![]() But who will get those better paying jobs? Haight said it likely would be the people best prepared to do them. To help Alaska coastal communities prepare their residents for the fishing jobs of the future, the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program is floating the idea of a professional fisherman’s training program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.“It might be that a formal occupational endorsement program can help fishermen succeed in a rapidly changing global economy,” said Haight. Take the online survey: http: //www. Commercial. Fishing. Training. Program“Basically we're asking whether a university training program is needed, and if so what should be in it, and would such a program actually improve the chances of a young person getting a position as a crew member?” Haight said. Traditionally, fishing skills have been learned on the job, often from family members passing down their knowledge to the next generation. Currently, there is no formal training program in Alaska that supports the professional development of fishermen. A training program for fishermen might look similar to the occupational training for carpenters, electricians, aircraft mechanics, nurses, health aides and other job training programs now run by the University of Alaska.“Such a program could be tailored for the individual,” Haight said. For someone with experience, it might focus more attention on advanced mechanics or engine repair, for example.”On the Web: Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Programwww. Source of News: Alaska Sea Grant College Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Scienceswww. E- mail your news &. Publish A Letter in Sit. ![]() News Read Letters/Opinions. Contact the Editor. Alaa Terry Johnson Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program on Boat Fuel Written by Terry Johnson, Marine Recreation and Tourism Specialist, Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Anchorage. Safe Boating Week: Spotlight on Marine Advisory Program Agent Torie Baker Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent for the Prince William Sound region. Marine Advisory Agent Brings Free Ship Tracking to Nome. Alaska Sea Grant is a statewide marine research. ![]() ![]() Get reviews, hours, directions, coupons and more for Alaska Marine Advisory Program at 219 N Nordic Dr, Petersburg, AK. Search for other Fish Hatcheries in Petersburg on YP.com. Alaska Sea Grant Advisory. Information about Alaska Marine Advisory Program researcher Bree Witteveen. Alaska Sea Grant College Program, PO Box 755040, Fairbanks. Charter Log Newsletter, Summer 2011
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