About UKSACareer training
We encourage and support young people who have limited opportunity to succeed within their current social environments, to develop their self-respect, social skills and qualifications and help them to engage in rewarding employment.
Funding required
We need to raise funds each year to assist young people in training for maritime careers.
The maritime environment is well suited to young people who are uninspired by traditional academic studies. Those who struggle to engage, frequently excel and flourish through vocational maritime training.
Making a difference to young people’s lives...
Scott first came to UKSA on a trip organised by his care home. He then returned to train as a fully qualified watersports instructor and will graduate in June 2008.
As I was on a full care order in a children’s home, I never thought I would get the chance to do watersports. Having had this opportunity I would now like to help others after training to be an instructor.
Scott
‘Get into Maritime’
‘Get into Maritime’ is a residential programme inspiring confidence and self-belief in young people through a range of teamwork activities afloat, while simultaneously exploring maritime employment opportunities. UKSA partners with The Prince’s Trust to provide this programme.
Arron’s story
Arron was 21 when he suffered a nervous breakdown. At hospital he learned about the ‘Get into Maritime’ programme. His confidence and self-belief have been boosted enormously and Arron is now a qualified watersports instructor and started working with Mark Warner in May 2008.
The 'Get into Maritime' programme gives young people the confidence, motivation and work based skills they need to find work.
Martina Milburn,
Chief Executive of The Prince’s Trust
Training for a career in yachting…
Alex completed his Crew Training course at UKSA in 2008. Having dealt with dyslexia at school, Alex found that his ability to learn and succeed within the maritime environment offered great opportunity to embrace a career in which he could progress, and also afford him to travel and gain broader life experiences.
On completing his Crew Training course Alex threw himself into seeking his first employment. He travelled to Antibes where he was relentless in pursuing day work opportunities that might lead to a full time deckhand position. He then returned to the UK to liaise with the UKSA Industry Guidance department and maximise opportunities with global crew agents and yacht owners. Through his commitment and determination to find the right job Alex secured a role as deckhand on board a 34m sailing ketch in April 2009 and has now progressed into the role of deckhand on a brand new 78m motor yacht and is working on board in the Mediterranean.
The skills I gained at UKSA and the input I received from the UKSA Industry Guidance department have enabled me to pursue a career I would never have dreamt of at school. I now work in an industry I love, and have the opportunity to travel the world and progress my skills and qualifications to the highest level'
Alex
Did you know?
- £4000 is enough to train a young person to work as a watersports instructor.
- £3500 is enough to train a young person to work in commercial yachting.
