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College launches campaign to boost marine recruitment

Although many industries are struggling with the current economic climate, the marine sector is reportedly booming - and one North East college is stepping in to deal with the problem.

South Tyneside College has launched a new campaign to promote the benefit of pursuing a career on the waves.

A TV ad, press campaign, posters, flyers, and online information will be used to try and attract young people to a marine career.

Anyone interested is being encouraged to come along to a marine open day at South Tyneside College to find out more. The event takes place on Saturday 7 February at South Tyneside College’s Westoe campus.

Head of the Marine College at South Tyneside, Gary Hindmarch, said: “With potential earnings of up to £40k tax free and a chance to see the world, a marine career offers fantastic opportunities.

“We want to ensure that as many youngsters as possible are aware of the benefits and consider this as a viable career option.

“At the moment, skills shortages at sea mean that enthusiastic youngsters wanting a marine career are virtually guaranteed a job, so it’s a great time to sign up.

“Hopefully this campaign will help to boost the number of new recruits entering the industry and go some small way to tackling the current skills shortage.”

To find out more visit www.stc.ac.uk.

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