NSHOF to Host 2nd Annual Marine & Maritime Career Fair

     Annapolis, Md. -- For a second year the National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame and the Eastport Yacht Club Foundation have joined with Anne Arundel County Public Schools to create a unique career education experience for youth in grades 7-12 by hosting a Marine & Maritime Career Fair.

     This year's career fair is scheduled for Feb. 25.

     The goal of this industry-specific career fair is to demonstrate the diversity of careers that impact our oceans, bays, lakes, rivers and streams. The event is open to students in public and private schools, including homeschooled students, and registration is free. Representatives will be on hand not only from industry employers, but also from trade schools and colleges that offer industry-specific curriculum, such as marine architecture.

     New features for the 2012 Career Fair include a Summer Internship and Employment Bulletin Board and dedicated career webpages where exhibitors can post internship and job openings.

     Last year's event at Annapolis High School drew well over 500 students and parents, who interacted with 26 exhibitors, including businesses, schools and government agencies.

     In addition to offering career opportunities to area students, NSHOF's goal in hosting this fair is also to provide a model for others to use in hosting similar Marine & Maritime Career Fairs around the country.

     For more information, contact NSHOF at 410.295.3022 or email Susan Nahmias.

Click here to go to the Career Fair Page on the NSHOF website.

Click here to register online.