Free registration is open for a week-long, hands-on training program at Galveston, Texas for individuals interested in a career in commercial fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
“The Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fisherman Program provides a pathway for committed, hardworking men and women to pursue a career in commercial fishing,” according to an announcement from Texas Sea Grant. “This unique-to-the-Gulf program will cultivate the next generation of commercial fishermen through hands-on training and networking with seasoned Gulf fisheries leaders.”
“The real-world experience provided in the program will aid participants as they build businesses that carry on the cultural heritage of our fishing communities and provide high quality, sustainable seafood to our nation.”
The application deadline is Sept.15. “We are looking for a small group of about five people for this first session, spots are limited and first come first served,” organizers say. It’s a full week of training, so those attending should plan to travel to Galveston on Sunday, Sept. 29 and return Saturday, Oct. 5.
Training is offered at no cost, and “funds are available for travel assistance with hotels, transportation, and food,” according to Sea Grant.
