I do electrical right now but I'm in love with the ocean and building ships and becoming apart of a ship crew sounds like a dream to me. I'll look into this.
@@monstergamingofdoom6175 Apprentices must meet the required medical and physical standards to qualify for a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate. Learn more www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/faq/med_cert_faq.pdf?_ga=2.100164311.836009505.1718026977-152130479.1713297306
MITAGS offered full scholarship apprenticeships in 2023 for Washington State Ferries. Additional MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Programs (MAP) are approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and honor the Post 9/11 GI Bill for eligible veterans and their dependents. Learn more at www.mitags.org/gi-bill-maritime-education.
in my understanding SIU takes the long route to become an officer but this is 2.5 years path to third mate but we know a ton of information about SIU but I have yet to see anyone who went through MITAGS online talking about their experiences which really frustrating. I am in a position to big a path but it feels like half of the information to take a decision is missing.
Hello, Thank you for your question. MITAGS is a training center for the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots union and the broader maritime community. MITAGS offers entry-level courses, however focuses on officer-level training. The MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) prepares for mate positions. Apprentices usually complete the program in approximately 2 years. Seafarers International Union (SIU) provides officer-level courses, however focuses on entry-level maritime training for positions such as Ordinary Seaman (O.S.), Able Bodied Seaman (A.B.), Wiper, Oiler, Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED), and Steward. SIU members can sail in deck, engine, and steward departments. The SIU apprenticeship is usually completed in 15 months.
Do your instructors actually have real world experience? I mean I wouldnt want to learn how to operate a ship from someone who has not had years of experience themselves and not just in a simulator.
There is no age limit. However, apprentices must meet the required medical and physical standards in order to qualify for a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate.
Thank you for your question! Our Maritime Apprenticeship Program does require U.S. Citizenship, as citizenship is a requirement of the U.S. Coast Guard to issue the license at completion of the program.
@@psychotech3927 Please contact our school advisors at info@maritimeapprenticeship.org for the latest tuition prices and to learn more about the apprenticeship programs we offer!
I do electrical right now but I'm in love with the ocean and building ships and becoming apart of a ship crew sounds like a dream to me. I'll look into this.
Yes, please reach out to us at info@maritimeapprenticeship.org! We'd love to help you navigate a career in the merchant marine!
@@MITAGSwhat if I have type 2 diabetes will I be qualified
@@monstergamingofdoom6175 Apprentices must meet the required medical and physical standards to qualify for a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate. Learn more www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/faq/med_cert_faq.pdf?_ga=2.100164311.836009505.1718026977-152130479.1713297306
How is it an apprenticeship but you have to pay? That’s crazy to me
MITAGS offered full scholarship apprenticeships in 2023 for Washington State Ferries. Additional MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Programs (MAP) are approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and honor the Post 9/11 GI Bill for eligible veterans and their dependents. Learn more at www.mitags.org/gi-bill-maritime-education.
what’s the difference between siu and mitags apprenticeship programs?
in my understanding SIU takes the long route to become an officer but this is 2.5 years path to third mate but we know a ton of information about SIU but I have yet to see anyone who went through MITAGS online talking about their experiences which really frustrating. I am in a position to big a path but it feels like half of the information to take a decision is missing.
Hello, Thank you for your question.
MITAGS is a training center for the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots union and the broader maritime community. MITAGS offers entry-level courses, however focuses on officer-level training. The MITAGS Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) prepares for mate positions. Apprentices usually complete the program in approximately 2 years.
Seafarers International Union (SIU) provides officer-level courses, however focuses on entry-level maritime training for positions such as Ordinary Seaman (O.S.), Able Bodied Seaman (A.B.), Wiper, Oiler, Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED), and Steward. SIU members can sail in deck, engine, and steward departments. The SIU apprenticeship is usually completed in 15 months.
Do your instructors actually have real world experience? I mean I wouldnt want to learn how to operate a ship from someone who has not had years of experience themselves and not just in a simulator.
Thank you for you question. MITAGS instructors are seasoned subject matter experts who, on average, have worked in the Maritime Industry for decades.
Does this apply to maritime engineering, or only deck officers?
The MITAGS Engineer Program is in development. Stay connected with our website and social media channels for updates.
And the big question for myself is: what the age limit?
There is no age limit. However, apprentices must meet the required medical and physical standards in order to qualify for a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate.
Can you do this if you are an EU citizen?
Thank you for your question! Our Maritime Apprenticeship Program does require U.S. Citizenship, as citizenship is a requirement of the U.S. Coast Guard to issue the license at completion of the program.
Do you have an engineer program?
The MITAGS Engineer Program is in development. Stay connected with our website and social media channels for updates.
This is my dream school 😍
But I can't afford it 😔
how much? I can't find a price anywhere
@@psychotech3927 Please contact our school advisors at info@maritimeapprenticeship.org for the latest tuition prices and to learn more about the apprenticeship programs we offer!