Progress report for
Improving worldwide recruitment and retention of young people into the marine sector to ensure protection of the ocean for future generations
Achievement at a glance
Deliverable 1:<br>
<br>- The IMarEST has fulfilled Deliverable 1 by continuing to offer free membership to all students, cadets and apprentices over the age of 18, who are enrolled in a recognised course at a recognised institution
<br>- Since June 2017, waiving these fees has resulted in a 42% increase in its young member population, recruiting 2,960 marine students to its membership base
<br>- To bolster its commitment to young member recruitment into the marine sector, the IMarEST also has a dedicated accreditation scheme, to ensure that the next generation of marine professionals is taught to the highest standards.
<br>- Since June 2017, 16 university/college marine courses have been accredited for their excellence in teaching standards, increasing the total number of IMarEST accredited courses to 114
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<br>Deliverable 2:
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<br>- The IMarEST has launched its graduate pathway offering all graduating students, apprentices and cadets a reduced membership rate, which is further reduced for those residing in Less Developed Countries
<br>- Professional development guidance and opportunities have been offered to its younger members through interim registration, research publishing opportunities and the use of IMarEST Echo the IMarESTs CPD monitoring tool
<br>- The IMarEST has launched its student sections sponsored groups of students that promote the marine sector within their university or college and are supported in hosting activities themselves in partnership with a local IMarEST branch, their university, college or local industry
<br>- A number of awards, grants and bursaries are offered to young members to assist them during their early careers. Since making its voluntary commitments, the IMarEST has presented 22 individuals with awards.
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<br>A full and in-depth report, detailing all of the IMarESTs contributions towards its voluntary commitments can be found on its website at https://www.imarest.org/policy-news/international-representation
Challenges faced in implementation
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