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Working with the Florida Department of Education and Atlantic Technical College, MIASF established the State's first registered Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship Program. This two-year program provides apprentices with a strong foundation of shipyard skills to jump-start their careers in the marine industry.
The Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship Program offers a high-wage, high-skilled, and high-demand career path that meets a critical need for workers in the marine industry. Its robust curriculum covers rigging, forklift operation, pipefitting and plumbing, welding and fabricating, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and more. A skilled workforce is essential to the industry's continued growth, and this program represents the first step in preparing the next generation of marine trade professionals.
Program Length: 2 Years
Classroom Instruction
On-The-Job Training
Nationally Recognized Credentials
Basic Electric AC/DC
General Maintenance
Hydraulic Systems
Pumps & Plumbing
Running Gear & Machining
Shipyard Lifting
Shipyard Safety
Welding & Fabrication
Woodworking & Carpentry
Workplace Employability
Yacht Painting
HVAC
Your resume is your first impression. Make sure it’s professional, clear, and up to date.
Email your resume to apprentice@miasf.org. Our coordinator will review it and, if approved, share it with our participating employers.
If selected, you’ll begin working full-time with one of our employers while preparing for classes in January.
Apprentices attend class one evening per week at Atlantic Technical College, paired with full-time employment for on-the-job training. Over two years, you’ll gain skills in welding, hydraulics, carpentry, yacht painting, HVAC, and more.
Throughout the two-year program, apprentices earn industry-recognized certifications: AED/CPR, OSHA Maritime-10, and Forklift, and graduate with a diploma from Atlantic Technical College (ATC) and certification from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE).
Salty Jobs™ is a three-time Telly Award-winning educational video series created by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida in 2016. Its vision is to raise awareness of the exciting and rewarding career paths available in the marine industry through the production and distribution of engaging, hands-on content. Each episode features real-world marine professionals and showcases the wide range of opportunities across the sector. Salty Jobs helps amplify visibility for marine careers and encourages the next generation to explore the industry by sharing these stories with a broad and growing audience.
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MIASF is a founding member of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, a non-profit Florida corporation and consortium created with eight founding members comprised of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Florida Atlantic University (Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute), Florida International University (Marine Sciences Program and Medina Aquarius Program), Nova Southeastern University (Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center and Halmos College of Natural Sciences), and the University of Miami (Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science).
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In 2016, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) was approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce to operate a marine industry subzone as part of Foreign Trade Zone No. 241. This 16-site subzone is the first recreational marine FTZ in the United States, created to support the region’s vibrant and growing marine sector.
Participating sites work directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to meet requirements for restricted access, security, and inventory controls. Once approved, these sites are treated as outside of U.S. Customs territory, allowing businesses to defer, reduce, or eliminate duties on imported goods such as yachts, parts, and equipment. The flexible structure allows sites to activate or deactivate based on business needs.
Suntex Marinas: Bahia Mar Yachting Center
Bradford Marine
Pier Sixty-Six
Seahaven Superyacht Marinas
Universal Marine Center
Safe Harbor Marinas: Lauderdale Marine
Center, Rybovich
17th Street Yacht Basin
Sunrise Harbour
Two dealer-owned facilities
One builder-owned facility
The FTZ program supports MIASF’s mission to strengthen South Florida as a global marine hub, helping businesses lower operational costs, remain competitive, and grow their global reach.
In 2016, MIASF was approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce to operate the first recreational marine Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) in the United States, part of FTZ No. 241. The program allows participating marine businesses to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported yachts, parts, and equipment used for refit, repair, storage, and sale.
The FTZ strengthens South Florida’s position as a global marine hub, reducing costs for businesses and expanding international trade opportunities.
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| 2026/04/06 | Haimes Coleman Group | Florida Dealer Development Representative / Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Full Time / Competitive |
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| 2026/03/25 | Hartman Yacht Maintenance, Inc. | Mobile Marine Repair Technician / Palm Beach, FL | Full Time / Competitive Pay |
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| 2026/03/25 | Hartman Yacht Maintenance, Inc. | Mobile Marine Repair Technician / Miami, FL | Full Time / Competitive Pay |
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| 2026/03/25 | Hartman Yacht Maintenance, Inc. | Mobile Marine Repair Technician / Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full Time / Competitive Pay |
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| 2026/03/20 | City of Fort Lauderdale/Marine Operations | Chief Waterways Officer / Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full Time / $85,379.21 - $132,344.16 Annually |
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| 2026/03/19 | G&G Luxury Yachts | Marine Electrical Technician / Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area | Full Time / Competitive Pay |
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| 2026/03/10 | YMS Services, LLC | Marine technician south florida / South florida | Full Time / Competitive pay |
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| 2026/02/27 | The International SeaKeepers Society | Yacht Donation Facilitator / Miami, FL | Full Time / Commission Based |
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| 2026/02/13 | Toma-Top | Independent Sales Representative South Florida / South Florida | Part Time / Retainer + commission |
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| 2025/10/28 | Risamar Business Group LLC | National & International Sales Lead (Marine Cleaning Products) / Coral Springs (Miami/Fort Lauderdale) | Full Time / Base: $60,000–$80,000 (experience-based) + Variable |
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| 2025/09/19 | Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center | Member Services Specialist - Crew Amenities / Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center | Full Time / |
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| 2025/09/08 | MAN Engines and Components, Inc. | Spare Parts Representative / Pompano Beach, FL | Full Time / $21 - $22 / hour - May increase upon successful completion of probation |
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