The Marine Trades Institute was awarded a $10,000 Fueling Futures grant from Enbridge to help support the educational experience for students training for careers in the marine industry. The funds will go towards the purchase of essential equipment for the school. Combined with a USDA Rural Development Grant and the school’s own funds, the institute was able to purchase a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD truck for safely transporting boats and other equipment for student training.
“We appreciate the continued support from Enbridge through their Fueling Futures grant to help us acquire equipment that positively impacts students in both training programs here at MTI,” said Tom Coates, director of development at MTI. “A newer, safe, and reliable school truck was needed to ensure our students received the full benefits of their time with us. We’ve had many employers tell us this part of our curriculum gives our graduates a leg up on other applicants.”
MTI is committed to providing its students the best possible training and resources to help prepare them for work in the marine industry, and grants like that from Enbridge help to fulfill this mission.
“Enbridge is proud to support the rich tradition of boating in Michigan,” said Lauren Brown, community engagement advisor for Enbridge. “From keeping the recreational heritage of wooden boats alive to training students for sought out careers in marine technology, Marine Trades Institute is a vital resource for the industry and community as a whole.”
To learn more, visit marinetrades.edu.
