Washington County Community College’s Workforce and Professional Development Division and MaineStreet Business Building (a program of Sunrise County Economic Council) have partnered with Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association, Acadia Seafood, and Ready Seafood to launched The Business of Maine Lobster which offers 3 college credits or up to 10 workshop participation opportunities, statewide and beyond for FREE!

The Business of Maine Lobster is a first-ever program developed to promote workforce opportunities and innovation across Maine’s Lobster Industry!

The Business of Maine Lobster

To promote workforce opportunities & innovation across

Maine’s Lobster Industry

a 10-week virtual asynchronous course providing inclusive education and practical application of Maine Lobster Industry components, functions, challenges, and opportunities. The sessions are led by a variety of guest lecturers who are subject matter experts in the industry.

Upon completion of the 10-week course, enrolled participants will be able to…

- - Certify a base knowledge of how lobster is bought and sold throughout the supply chain.
  - Demonstrate a working knowledge of how product is landed on the shore and shipped domestically and globally to customers.
  - Understand and apply knowledge concerning safety, conservation, and stewardship that exists throughout the Maine Lobster Industry.
  - Identify a broad range of workforce opportunities in Maine’s Lobster Industry.
  - Develop an entrepreneurial approach to solving current and future challenges.

Individuals are considered at a secondary level of employment after completing the course.

CLASS & WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:

From Corea to Korea: How Maine Lobsters Moves Through the Supply Chain
Lobster 101: How Biology Impacts the Fishery and Business Decisions
Sales and Procurement: How Lobsters are Bought and Sold Throughout Maine’s Lobster Business
Storage and Inventory Management: How Maine’s Lobster Inventory is Managed Through the Supply Chain
Quality Assurance, Grading and Packaging
Distribution Systems, Logistics, and Transportation
Marketing Maine Lobster
Managing Financial Margins: Working Smarter, Not Harder Across the Supply Chain
Exploring Workforce Opportunities: From Ocean to Door and Beyond
Turning Industry Challenges into Opportunities – Innovation Workshop