Ground Broken for New Great Lakes Marine Technology Center

After much anticipation, the Board of Directors and leadership of Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking of its $3.8 million Marine Technology Center on October 1, on campus in Cedarville, Michigan.

Construction for the 10,000-square-foot marine skilled trades training facility will commence in the second quarter of 2023. This expansion of the GLBBS instructional infrastructure is in direct response to the needs of the marine industry. The structure will facilitate instruction with hands-on skills training in marine service and marine electronics technologies. The new Marine Electronic Technology program will be the first of its kind in the nation. The project also includes new docking and waterfront improvements along with interior student life improvements like a student commons area.

State and local legislators, representatives, and dignitaries presented remarks highlighting the need for maritime education, as well as bipartisan support for the new school. At the end of the program, the group proceeded to the future building site for the ceremonial first shoveling to break ground.

GLBBS continues to produce qualified students from their Comprehensive Career Boat Building Program and the Marine Service Technology Program (MST), in partnership with Mercury Marine University, with a consistent 100% placement rate. The School is continuing to address the shortage of skilled trades and craftspeople in the marine industry following graduation.

For prospective student enrollment information go to www.admissions@glbbs.org or call 906-484-1081. Information about the “Come Aboard…Launch Careers” capital campaign and “Fill in the Planks” program is available by contacting Tom Coates, director of development at   https://glbbs.edu/support/ or by calling 906-484-1081. Great Lakes Boat Building School is a non-profit organization recognized as a charitable organization and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.