UKSA is reporting an increase of more than 50% in the number of students receiving funding for its Superyacht Cadetship course when compared to the average across the last 5 years.
For its 2022 intake, the Isle of Wight-based charity, which provides life-enhancing water-based adventures, education and world-leading maritime training, has seen 70% of students receive an average of £8,000. This is nearly half of the funding required toward the cadetship.
Available to those aged 18-25, the structured 4-year programme which this year sees 37 students start in September, is designed to train the future officer of the superyacht industry and was created with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). It equips graduates with a strong foundation of knowledge, alongside offering a realistic understanding of what it takes to succeed in a career in the superyacht industry.
James Potipher, cadetship manager at UKSA said:
“UKSA is committed to making careers in maritime as accessible as possible, ensuring there are no barriers to those who wish to pursue a career in the industry. The increase in the number of our students in this year’s intake receiving funding is a testament to this and we are delighted to be supporting these individuals.”
“This course is a fantastic alternative to university and uniquely, students earn while they learn so they can pay off their course fees while they’re working and training in the industry. The course is also inclusive of food and accommodation during the training phases, so we’re really making it available to as many young people as possible.”
Cadets also have the opportunity to undertake a Foundation Degree in Operational Yacht Science during Phase 1 and 3 of the Superyacht Cadetship, which is awarded by the University of Plymouth. The option gives additional careers and training pathways into different sectors in the maritime industry.
