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STAR Center TECH Apprentice Engineers recognized by Seafarers House

On Thursday February 27th 2025, STAR Center’s TECH Apprentice Engineers were recognized by Seafarers House Port Everglades at a dinner honoring volunteers to the organization. Seafarers House Executive Director Launa Carbonell presented the TECH class 115 the award for “Outstanding Volunteer Team of the Year” in recognition of all the TECH program students who contribute through the year. Seafarers House recognized the outstanding and selfless contributions of the STAR TECH volunteers for their invaluable assistance and support without which they would not be able to carry out their mission.

Seafarers' House at Port Everglades is a non-profit organization that offers support and services to seafarers and port workers. For the last 10 years, STAR Center TECH students volunteer and assist with the organization’s regular events and activities as well as with needed assistance around the Seafarer House located within Port Everglades.

Pictured with the Seafarers House Executive Director Launa Carbonell are TECH Apprentice Engineers (L to R): Demetrius Belizario, Celestino Bautista, John Cunnigham, Robert Eckel Jr., and Devin Cherry