JOIN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME EXPERTS FOR A CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO PRESERVING TRADITIONAL BOAT BUILDING SKILLS: OSTEND, BELGIUM, 25TH SEPTEMBER 2014

If you are a marine business, education organisation, or want to pursue a career or voluntary work in boat building, then sign up to attend this important international maritime conference.

This major event is part of an EU funded programme called Maritime Heritage Skills which is focused on recording and developing a suite of free training tools that ensures traditional and boat building skills are passed on to future generations.

WHAT: Maritime Heritage Skills Conference
WHEN: Thursday 25th September, 9am-4.30pm
WHERE: Thermae Palace, Ostend, Belgium

BOOK NOW: for more information and to book your place email maritime@zeeland.nl

(*) Please note, attendees must book before September 10th. Lunch is included and travel via coach from certain locations can be arranged. Please provide your travel requirements when booking.

You will:
-          Hear about the free education frameworks devoted to traditional boat building
-          Learn how this new set of training tools will support businesses in the sector
-          Explore the virtual learning environment that’s specifically designed to preserve skills that are economically and historically significant to our region
-          Discover more about career pathways and exciting new projects in the industry
-          Network with like-minded maritime enthusiasts and experts from the UK and overseas

For marine businesses: learn how this new set of free training tools will support you to expand the range of services you offer customers
For education: explore how our programmes can enrich your courses and connect you with the marine business community
For job seekers: find out more about career paths and employment options in a global sector
For volunteers: connect with a resource that can introduce you to projects and volunteering opportunities

BOOK NOW: Book now for our conference by emailing: maritime@zeeland.nl

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