The Government of Quebec has announced an investment of $3,5M for training in the marine sector. This financial support will enable the Comité sectoriel de main-d’œuvre de l’industrie maritime, in collaboration with the Institut maritime du Québec of the Collège de Rimouski, to carry out a significant skills development project. Nearly 2,800 hours of training for will help workers in Quebec’s marine industry prepare for the future. The trades covered by the various updated training courses include bridge officers; Engineer Officers/Engineer Officers for Inland Waterway Transport; deckhands and engine-room deckhands; Transport Directors; and longshoremen.
