MARINEWORX REFERRAL DEADLINE EXTENDED!

August 7 2018

Still have someone in mind to join the Marine Technician program at Georgian College this fall?

We’ve got good news, the MarineWorx referral deadline has been extended to September 1^st, 2018! Boating Ontario has extended the referral deadline for the newly introduced MarineWorx Development Fund in order to provide the opportunity for those deciding late summer to enter the program affording all students a chance to obtain a referral from Boating Ontario members.

Boating Ontario members can take advantage of this extended deadline and get your referral in today by clicking here to e-mail Duane McKay with your referral, before it is too late. Not a Boating Ontario member? Go to www.boatingontario.ca to find a member near you.

The MarineWorx Development Fund has been introduced to help advance the boating industry workforce, helping those interested in working in the boating industry gain the skills and knowledge required to be successful. Refer someone today to help shape the tomorrow of boating.

For more information, please contact:

Duane McKay 1-888-547-6662

dmckay@boatingontario.ca

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