There is an important emphasis on recruitments days at the moment due to the skill shortage at sea.<\/p>\n
The event attracted over 800 visitors, all eager to speak to some of the marine industry\u2019s top names to find out about the career opportunities in the shipping industry. Participating companies included Carnival Cruises, Chiltern Maritime, Clyde Marine Training, Maersk, Meridian Marine, PNTL, Pritchard Gordon Tankers, Princess Cruises, Ship Safe Training Group and Viking Recruitment.<\/p>\n
Head of the Marine College at South Tyneside, Gary Hindmarch said, \u2018The attendance at the event was extremely encouraging for the industry. With potential earnings of up to \u00a340k tax free and a chance to see the world, a marine career offers fantastic opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u2018At the moment, skills shortages at sea mean that successful graduates from the programmes have excellent career opportunities and potential students had the opportunity to talk to those already working in the industry.\u2019<\/p>\n
The Marine College is also looking forward to welcoming marine students from Bangladesh in 2012 as part of a joint training academy, providing a vital economic boost for the area. The training institute is a Bangladesh \u2013 United Kingdom joint venture initiative between South Tyneside College, Shah Marine, and the Business Institute in Dhaka, which will provide Higher National Diplomas to young Bangladeshi students. The college has a good global reputation and consequently attracts learners from around the world.<\/p>\n
Gary Hindmarch understands the importance of maintaining a favourable worldwide reputation and the impact it can have economically. He commented, \u2018We have approximately 40 students arriving in South Tyneside from Bangladesh in 2012. As the partnership develops, we hope we can attract more people to the marine industry as there is a huge potential in this sector for national economic growth.<\/p>\n
\u2018Through this partnership we aim to raise the UK\u2019s reputation as a first class seafarer country and the preferred choice of training destination for all global marine companies.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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