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Brendan Donnelly: Advanced Marine Technology, ‘25

New England Tech is the only college in the country to offer an Advanced Marine Technology degree: “I knew this was the place”

For Brendan Donnelly, that major made all the difference. From Martha’s Vineyard, MA, Brendan researched colleges across the country before visiting ϲֱtvb’s campus. “The Head of the Marine Department, Professor Ted Chamberlin, led the tour. Once I saw the systems labs with the engines, I knew this was the place I wanted to be. I signed on the dotted line to attend New England Tech the next day.”

With ϲֱtvb, an adventurous career is smooth sailing 

Brendan wanted to find a career that would allow him to be on the water and work with his hands.

“This program provides opportunity for adventure. I know I’ll be prepared to work in the marine industry. We’re learning plumbing, electrical, diesel engines, the software side, welding, and radar and sonar navigation. It is a complete, well-rounded education. We learn by working on the latest equipment.”

Strong relationships with professors and hands-on learning propel Brendan to success

“What I love are the interpersonal relationship with Professor Chamberlin and the hands-on teaching. This program is academically competitive. All the students join the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) — we are trained according to the standard. The ϲֱtvb degree helps us move up in the industry faster and expedites increases in pay. I have an edge to become a master technician. I’m exposed to higher learning opportunities. Within 6 months of working, I’ll be worth more than if I did not have this degree.”

“The sky is the limit for my career.”

Brendan is impressed with all aspects of the program, especially the alumni.  “I want to get my bachelor’s in business at ϲֱtvb to open managerial options at marinas. We have a strong Marine Tech alumni community. Career Services has helped arrange companies to recruit here. I’ve networked, which is getting my foot through the door. A fifth of the class are employed in marinas already.”

“The ϲֱtvb degree helps us move up in the industry faster and expedites increases in pay. I have an edge to become a master technician.”