Great Lakes Maritime Academy: Training a New Generation of Mariners

Most people who enjoy the gorgeous views on the Great Lakes have also enjoyed seeing large ships sailing off the coast or up and down the Soo Locks. Who is on those ships? How does someone become a captain or chief engineer? What does that industry look like today? Trisha Meier from the Great Lakes Maritime Academy joined us to talk about getting into the maritime industry and the education they provide leading to unique and potentially lucrative careers on the water.