NTCC celebrated the graduation of their inaugural Marine Service Technician (MST) program at the Lacombe Campus on Wednesday.
Funds from a Department of Labor/Delta Regional Authority grant provided the equipment and curriculum needed to start the first approved Yamaha Marine University (YMU) technician program in Louisiana. This partnership allows NTCC to have dealer-level access to Yamaha Marine business systems, engines, parts, and manuals. YMU provides current, market-relevant resources, products, certifications, and curricula for students interested in pursuing a career as a marine technician.
The goal of the MST program is to provide quality instruction in Marine Service Technology and set the standard in training for the future growth of the outboard marine industry on the Northshore. This program is designed to teach entry-level technicians all they need to know to begin a career in marine service technology.
The inaugural class participated in a 10-week course designed with classroom and hands-on comprehensive training and testing to provide the student a basic understanding of outboard systems and begin a career in the marine repair industry.
Seven students completed the entire program and received 8 industry-based certifications.
