{"id":234957,"date":"2024-04-19T15:26:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T15:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/?page_id=234957"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:00:37","slug":"waves-of-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Waves of Opportunity &#8211; Supporting the Maritime Industry of NC with Emerging Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;252deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%|#000d16 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_video_mp4=&#8221;https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8884_SlowTechSplashMetal_1_small-1.mp4&#8243; background_enable_pattern_style=&#8221;on&#8221; background_pattern_style=&#8221;waves&#8221; background_pattern_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.02)&#8221; background_pattern_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_pattern_width=&#8221;80px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;739px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-92px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3.5%||3.5%||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;80.9%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/seafood-restaurant-63.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;seafood-restaurant-63&#8243; align=&#8221;right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/waves-logo-text-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;waves-logo-text&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;right&#8221; width=&#8221;99.5%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-18px|-15px|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span>In northeastern North Carolina, we&#8217;ve been building boats for hundreds of years. 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Additionally, millwrights specialize in installing, dismantling, repairing, reassembling, and moving machinery, playing a crucial role in various settings such as factories, power plants, and construction sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/InfoMachineryMaintenanceWorkers-1024x440.png\" width=\"604\" height=\"259\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268 alignnone size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Ferry Captain&#8221; button_text=&#8221;For More Information Click Here&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/nccareers.org\/occupation-profile\/535021\/1365&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6600;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png\" width=\"31\" height=\"24\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260 alignnone size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-400x310.png 400w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon.png 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 31px) 100vw, 31px\" \/>Associates Degree or Training Required<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are responsible for the operation and maintenance of vessels that transport cargo and passengers across bodies of water. 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Their duties encompass not only navigation skills but also the overall care and upkeep of the maritime vessels they oversee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/InfoFerryCaptain2024-1024x456.png\" width=\"605\" height=\"269\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285 alignnone size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Warehouse Worker&#8221; button_text=&#8221;For More Information Click Here&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #0a0a0a;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png\" width=\"30\" height=\"23\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260 alignnone size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-400x310.png 400w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon.png 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">High School Diploma<br \/>or Equivalent Required<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #0a0a0a;\">Hand Laborers and Material Movers engage in the manual movement of freight, stock, or other materials. Certain individuals in this role handle tasks such as feeding or removing materials to or from machines, cleaning vehicles, collecting unwanted household goods, and packing materials for relocation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/InfoHandLaborers-andFreight-1024x464.png\" width=\"605\" height=\"274\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-273 alignnone size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators&#8221; button_text=&#8221;For More Information Click Here&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/nccareers.org\/occupation-profile\/512051\/1365&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png\" width=\"26\" height=\"20\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260 alignnone size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-400x310.png 400w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon.png 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 26px) 100vw, 26px\" \/>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">High School Diploma or Equivalent Required<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fiberglass-1024x481.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"481\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289 alignnone size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fiberglass-980x460.png 980w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fiberglass-480x225.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Maintenance&#8221; button_text=&#8221;For More Information Click Here&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/nccareers.org\/occupation-profile\/499043\/1365&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png\" width=\"31\" height=\"24\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260 alignnone size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-400x310.png 400w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon.png 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 31px) 100vw, 31px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Associate&#8217;s Degree Required\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ndustrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers are responsible for the upkeep and repair of factory equipment and other industrial machinery, including conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Additionally, millwrights specialize in installing, dismantling, repairing, reassembling, and moving machinery, playing a crucial role in various settings such as factories, power plants, and construction sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/InfoMachineryMaintenanceWorkers-1024x440.png\" width=\"604\" height=\"259\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268 alignnone size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Cabinetmaker&#8221; button_text=&#8221;For More Information Click Here&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/nccareers.org\/occupation-profile\/517011\/1365&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png\" width=\"30\" height=\"23\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260 alignnone size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-400x310.png 400w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon.png 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/>High School Diploma or Equivalent Required<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are responsible for cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden articles. They utilize a range of woodworking machines, including power saws, jointers, and mortisers, to fabricate parts for various wood products. In addition to their technical skills, these professionals set up and operate machinery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-11-at-2.27.09-PM-300x129.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"129\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292 alignnone size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Marine Mechanic&#8221; button_text=&#8221;For More Information Click Here&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/nccareers.org\/occupation-profile\/493051\/1365&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png\" width=\"31\" height=\"24\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260 alignnone size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-400x310.png 400w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon.png 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 31px) 100vw, 31px\" \/><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Associates Degree <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small engine mechanics are tasked with inspecting, servicing, and repairing motorized power equipment. These professionals frequently specialize in specific types of machinery, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment. Their expertise ensures the effective maintenance and performance of diverse motorized systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/InfoMotorboatMechanics-1024x453.png\" width=\"604\" height=\"267\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-276 alignnone size-large\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;94.4%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|1px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider show_pagination=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;11px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; button_icon=&#8221;&#x45;||divi||400&#8243; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;530px&#8221; height=&#8221;660px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px|0px|false|false&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/nccareers.org\/occupation-profile\/517011\/1365&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; border_style_all=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;Cabinetmaker&#8221; button_text=&#8221;For More Information Click Here&#8221; button_link=&#8221;https:\/\/nccareers.org\/occupation-profile\/499043\/1365&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;44px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png\" width=\"31\" height=\"24\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260 alignnone size-medium\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon-400x310.png 400w, https:\/\/wavesofopportunitync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/EducationIcon.png 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 31px) 100vw, 31px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">High School Diploma<br \/>or Equivalent Required<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are responsible for cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden articles. 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