• Amendment Passes in the 2025-2026 Mass. State Budget
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association has once again secured funding for workforce development efforts in Massachusetts. The recently passed state budget as included $150,000 specifically to help bolster workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry.
These funds will be critical to helping the recreational marine industry in Massachusetts continue to bolster and grow the workforce, as the money will be used to help provide financial assistance for employee training, help offset the cost of new tools for members of the workforce and continue to support efforts to grow and expand the recreational marine industry workforce in throughout the Bay State.
CRUCIAL WORKFORCE FUNDING
The MMTA press release shared a quote from Senator Patrick M. O’Connor (R-Weymouth.) that described the funding as crucial for work development and career technical education initiatives. He added that it “… will open doors for the next generation of experienced maritime workers, aiding in substantial business growth, while also consistently preserving maritime traditions across the Commonwealth.”
CONTACT & MORE
CONTACT: Randall Lyons – Randall@boatma.com.
To read the full press release, click here.
