Currently unemployed or underemployed and looking to contribute to the Ocean Tech industry?

Ocean Tech Works offers a regional and collaborative workforce development program aimed at addressing immediate job opportunities in ocean-based careers, in partnership with .

New England Institute of Technology is a higher education partner in this initiative, by offering degree programs in mechanical engineering and electrical technology alongside workforce opportunities in:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electromechanical Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Electrical
  • Robotics
  • and, similarly related fields.

Take advantage of this opportunity to attend school for free while interfacing, and potentially interning, with an Ocean Tech employer during one of the following 18-month degree programs:


Upcoming Mandatory Information Sessions for Prospective Students



Info Session dates for our March 2026 cohort will be announced.


Now enrolling for our
March 2026 cohort.

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    鈥淭his initiative is a cornerstone of our region鈥檚 expanding Blue Economy ecosystem, and we are excited to implement these programs in partnership with our public and private collaborators.鈥�

    鈥擟hristian Cowan, Executive Director of Polaris MEP
      REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY
      1. Participants are required to attend one mandatory virtual information session.

        Upcoming dates to be announced prior to spring enrollment.
      2. Participants must be:
            • residents of Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Massachusetts
            • unemployed or underemployed
            • eligible to complete the FAFSA as a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen ()
            • committed to working in manufacturing and/or to support Ocean Tech partners in RI, CT, or MA
            • able to commit to an 18-month associate degree program
            • interested in mechanical engineering; electronics, robotics, and drones; electromechanical engineering

      PROGRAM COST

      Tuition is covered, but applicants must fill out the FAFSA form. Further details will be provided in a mandatory virtual information session (dates TBD).

      For more details:

      Please contact Jeff Norman, 乌鸦传媒 Admissions
      [email protected]
      401-739-5000 x 3370


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