On-The-Water Skills & Jobs
An Introduction to the Maritime Industry
It is a 15-week introductory course for teens and young adults (ages 14-24) to learn on-the-water skills and explore water-related jobs and careers. The course meets for 2-1/2 hours (on Tuesdays) at our shop and includes field trips to the Coast Guard Station, Port of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Fire Boat, and experience water safety, rowing, paddling, and powerboat docking. This is highly recommended for teens planning to apply as an AHB Summer Intern and anyone interested in water recreation and water-related jobs. The program will combine classroom discussion, professionalism, boating etiquette, hands-on skills, field trips, and various boating experiences. The core of the program will work through information and assistance to pass the 5-hour online test to obtain a Boaters License, which is required by law for anyone born after 1988 to operate a motorboat or Personal Water Craft (Jet Ski) in Wisconsin.
2024 Schedule
*The Schedule is subject to change
Week 1 – Intro to Seamanship and Boat Tour (Lake Guardian or Neeskay) – 3/5
Week 2 – Boating License Intro & Maritime Law – 3/12
Week 3 – Water Survival Videos & Pool Training – 3/19
Week 4 – Water Survival Pool Training – 3/26
Week 5 – First Aid and CPR certification – 4/2
Week 6 – Fire Extinguisher Training & Fire Boat Tour – 4/9
Week 7 – Coast Guard instruction and field trip to CG Station –4/16
Week 8 – Docking & Managing a Powerboat at MCSC – 4/23
Week 9 – Small Boat Handling at Emmber Lane – 4/30
Week 10 – Professional Development & Mock Interviews – 5/7 -
Week 11 – MKE Kayaking & Boat Yard Tour at Jerry’s Dock – 5/14
Week 12 – Sailing & Docking at MCSC – 5/21
Week 13 – Job Application, Mock Interviews, Job Coaching – 5/29
Week 14 – Team Rowing at MCSC – 6/4
Week 15 – Culmination Field Trip, River Cruise & Graduation Event – 6/11
