Career Opportunities in Aquaculture Developed by the Harbor Branch ACTED staff.

Career Opportunities Career Opportunities in Aquaculturein Aquaculture

Developed by the Harbor Branch ACTED staff

Highly varied skills

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Become a link in the chainBecome a link in the chainFarmer

Processor

Broker

Trader

Distributor

RestaurantRetailer

Research

Education

Technology transfer

IndustrySupply

andSupport

Employment OpportunitiesEmployment OpportunitiesEducation Level

HighSchool

TechnicalTraining

CommunityCollege

College GraduateSchool

Entry Level Technician Positions

•System construction and maintenance•Testing water quality•Grading and harvest of fish•Daily feeding•Shipping and Receiving

Average Starting Salary

$16,000 - $20,000Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1998-99 Occupational Outlook Handbook


HighSchool

TechnicalTraining

CommunityCollege


Technician Positions

•System design, construction and maintenance•Management of water quality•Grading and harvest of fish•Develop feeding strategies•Shipping and Receiving




HighSchool

TechnicalTraining

CommunityCollege




Technician – Management Positions

•System design, construction, and maintenance•Testing water quality•Grading and harvest of fish•Feeding•Marketing and Customer Relations


HighSchool

TechnicalTraining

CommunityCollege




Technician – Management Positions

•Design and development of systems•Management of water quality•Business management•Research•Education and outreach


HighSchool

TechnicalTraining

CommunityCollege




Management – Research Scientist Positions

•Design and engineer culture systems•Manage farm operations•Conduct research•Write grants and seek funding•Education and technology transfer

Education is key to successEducation is key to success

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Career Opportunities in Aquaculture Developed by the Harbor Branch ACTED staff.

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