WCCC Aquaculture Technology Program

09/18/2025

🐟 Did you know that fin fish aquaculture in Maine includes salmon, trout, eel, clown fish, and more?

🐟 Did you know that fish in Maine are aquacultured for food, stocking, conservation and as pets?

🐟 Did you know that Maine is a global leader in fin fish aquaculture innovations?

Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs , and Cooke Inc. are excited to invite you to our third event in Washington County celebrating aquaculture! See flyer for details and register for a farm tour on the Eastport Windjammer here (limited space!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0h14eNUj3F2zvjIu1UZrU1scTkkdfYwNoSCFRKos0gLc9WQ/viewform?usp=header

01/31/2025

01/13/2025

Learn while you Earn! Apply to Become a Paid Aquaculture Pre-Apprentice this summer in Washington or Hancock County!

If you are a 2022 - 2025 high school graduate or are entering grades 10, 11, or 12, you can apply to become an aquaculture pre-apprentice and earn $15/hour over the summer with a qualified employer. You'll get hands-on work experience and prepare yourself for a career in aquaculture!

The Aquaculture Technology Apprenticeship Program is a partnership between Washington County Community College (WCCC) and the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center (MAIC). To apply, click here: http://bit.ly/aqu-tech-apply

Comment below or reach out to Noel Abrahamson with any questions! Email [email protected] or call 207-557-6075.

Washington County Community College
Maine Aquaculture

01/02/2025

Check out our upcoming course opportunities! Scholarships are available!

Begin your aquaculture career journey with flexible online learning and the chance to meet professionals in the field.

Classes begin mid-January. Register today! http://bit.ly/wccc-courses

01/02/2025

01/02/2025

12/10/2024

We're wrapping up the 2024 webinar series with this exciting presentation from Dr. Chris Noren featuring his research about business strategies for scallop farming! Don't miss this insightful talk happening on December 20th from 12 to 1 pm on Zoom. Register for the webinar today! https://maine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0gvf_krvRIawIR651s3bhg #/registration

12/10/2024

Calling all aspiring aquaculture business owners in Maine! The application for Aquaculture in Shared Waters 1.0: Entry Level Training is now OPEN! This free course will run from January 21st to April 29th and includes 15 online classes as well as 5 in-person field days. For more information about course content and to complete your application, visit: https://aquacultureinsharedwaters.org/aqsw-1-0%3A-entry-level-1

This course is supported by a partnership between the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, the Maine Aquaculture Association, Maine Sea Grant, Coastal Enterprises Inc., and the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences. Funding for the course comes from the USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Fund.

11/03/2024

Join us in celebrating aquaculture in Washington County!
Saturday November 16th
9AM to 2PM
Washington Academy

📆 Save the Date!

Celebrate Aquaculture in Washington County!
🌊November 16
🌊9 am-2 pm
🌊Washington Academy 66 Cutler Road, East Machias

Learn about training opportunities and business resources, meet aquaculture farmers, listen to student presentations, and more!

Sunrise County Economic Council
Maine Aquaculture
Maine Aquaculture Association
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Washington Academy

10/18/2024

Meet Lukas, a full time student in the WCCC Aquaculture Technology Program
Lukas spent today with Pemetic Sea Farms getting hands on experience on a farm. The day involved trying his hand at boat handling, knot tying, oyster grading and tumbling. And he saw seals, porpoises, and eagles too. 🦪🦭🦭🦅