Atlantic Marine donates to CFCC Outboard System students; money for scholarships

Atlantic Marine Funds CFCC Scholarships

Wilmington, NC – Atlantic Marine recently donated $26,500 to the Cape Fear Community College Foundation to be used for student scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to students in the Outboard Systems program. Students must complete the Intro to Outboard Systems course and have their instructor’s recommendation in order to be eligible for a scholarship. Scholarships fund tuition, books, and material fees that are required by the program.

Atlantic Marine donated $26,500 to the Cape Fear Community College Foundation to be used for scholarships.

“We are proud to support the Outboard Systems program at CFCC,” said Atlantic Marine President David Floyd. “By supporting this program, CFCC, in turn, is able to support our industry by training well-qualified technicians who are career ready.”

There is a growing need for service technicians within the marine industry, so this donation helps Outboard Systems students at CFCC in their pursuit of a career in the marine industry.

“Community partners like Atlantic Marine help CFCC provide workforce-ready employees for local businesses,” said Jim Morton, CFCC president. “Their ongoing support will benefit so many of our Outboard Systems students. We are grateful for this investment and look forward to seeing our students help meet the needs of the outboard motors and boating industries.”

For more information about the CFCC Outboard Systems, visit https://cfcc.edu/job-training/outboard-systems/