STAR Center is a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE)
STAR Center is proud to announce that it has been recognized by MARAD and has received a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE) designation.
Located in Dania Beach, Florida, the American Maritime Officers Safety and Education Plan d.b.a. STAR Center provides professional training for mariners across the industry; from those employed on domestic waterways within the United States, to mariners who work aboard internationally-trading vessels. The training courses at the STAR Center assist current and prospective mariners with earning merchant mariner credentials and upgrading their skills and qualifications to advance within the afloat maritime industry.
The STAR Center offers a broad range of U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses that encompass both Deck and Engine pathways; promoting steady growth and development of the afloat maritime workforce. Specifically, the STAR Center offers programs that allow transition from Ratings to Management, Management Upgrades, and specialized programs such as Electronics Officer. These courses ensure that the needs of the industry are met today and into the future, creating opportunities for advancement and attractive entry-level placement upon completion.
The STAR Center’s commitment to a high-quality maritime training program is reflected not only in their training programs, but also through their efforts to collaborate with industry and educational partners and to foster a diverse workforce. To raise industry awareness, STAR Center coordinates with multiple local and regional maritime high schools, participating in events like career fairs and working directly with faculty and staff. Additionally, efforts to promote diversity and inclusion include maintaining the American Bureau of Shipping’s Quality Evaluations certification and embracing a Quality Policy that ensures the STAR Center admits students of any race, nationality, ethnicity, or gender.
The Secretary of Transportation designates the STAR Center as a 2021 CoE in recognition of its high quality and lasting commitment toward maritime workforce development.
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- STAR Center recertified by ABS Quality Evaluations to requirements of ISO 9001:2015
- STAR Center TECH Program Achieves Significant Milestones
- STAR Center visits the New York Harbor School
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- STAR Center opens new MSC training facility
- STAR Center recertified by ABS Quality Evaluations to requirements of ISO 9001:2015
For More Information on STAR Center programs, courses and facilities please click here: STAR Center