Applications are being accepted through May 24 for the fifth year of the Alaska Marine Conservation Council’s Young Fishing Fellows Program, with positions available in Cordova, Homer and Sitka.
The program collaborates with community-based partner organizations to design projects offering young fishermen leadership and career-building opportunities.
Participating organizations are focused on issues ranging from fishery management and policy to seafood business and marketing, fisheries and ocean sciences, and fishing community sustainability. Fellowships, including three in Cordova, are intended to offer support to young harvesters with mentorships, professional development and hands-on learning.
More information can be found at https://www.akyoungfishermen.org/young-fishing-fellows-application.
The program is open to Alaska residents under the age of 40 who are active in Alaska commercial or subsistence fisheries. Priority will be given to fishermen with at least three years of fishing experience who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to their community and industry.
