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The MATE Center is working to create a nationwide marine science and
technology communication and information network. Here's how the MATE
network can benefit you - and what you can do to become involved.
Benefits to Partners
Partnership in the MATE Center offers:
- A national network of educational institutions and employers
- Collaboration and exchange with employers, the research community,
and educational institutions
- The opportunity to influence the education of the marine technical
workforce
- Participation in the MATE-sponsored processes for identifying industry
workplace needs
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to information collected and disseminated by the MATE Center
- Access to curriculum models and programs, such as workshops, externships
(industry into the classroom), and internships
- Articulated academic programs, gearing students for high school certificates
and two-year, four year, and graduate degrees
- Work-based and classroom instruction models
- Exposure to state-of-the-art technology and business practices
Role of Partners
Partnership roles are wide-ranging. Depending on your location, fields
of interest, and expertise, these include:
- Forming strong regional educator/industry relationships
- Hosting and/or coordinating technical internships for students and
faculty
- Participation in externships
- Sharing information, equipment, and facilities
- Emphasizing strong technical and foundation skills
- Direct involvement with the development of industry-driven skill
and knowledge guidelines
- Incorporating industry-driven skill and knowledge into curriculum
and program development
- Partnering in grant writing
- Mentoring
- Helping recruit qualified students
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