Support GLBBS Students

Help Build a Better Boat School

Thank you for considering supporting Great Lakes Boat Building School. We invite you to contact us with any questions you may have regarding getting involved to support our mission and vision:

Our team of experienced professionals can offer guidance that will help you explore the many creative, thoughtful, and flexible ways you can choose to contribute and leave a legacy of excellence.

Thank you for considering supporting Great Lakes Boat Building School. To donate now, click one of the links below to access its corresponding online donation form. Thanks for helping us build a better boat school!

 

SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL GIVING SOCIETY	SUPPORT the Capital Campaign
Donations to the Annual Giving Society are earmarked to the Student Enrichment Fund which supplements the school’s general fund. Your gift helps us achieve high student satisfaction rates, assists in keeping tuition affordable and supports special initiatives for students that would not be possible without your support.  Learn more about the GLBBS Annual Giving Society.	Join us as we expand facilities – allowing us to increase enrollment and expand our training into new areas of the marine industry. Learn more about the Capital Campaign.

 

 

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
The marine industry is alive and thriving. Working in the marine industry is a viable option to have a rewarding life-long career – working on the water and living in Michigan or one of the other great lakes states. If you know of someone who would have the aptitude to be a great craftsman or technician, send them our way.

SPONSOR A STUDENT
GLBBS is working with employers to create a sponsorship program which reduces expenses for students to attend GLBBS while securing them a position after graduation. Contact GLBBS for more information.

DONATE TO THE ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Fund is essential in advancing the school’s mission of preparing students for rewarding careers in the marine industry while providing a fulfilling and enjoyable educational experience.

Your membership in the Annual Giving Society could make the difference of keeping a student in school and impacting their life’s trajectory in a positive way. Donations supplement the school’s Student Enrichment Fund, keeping tuition affordable and supporting special initiatives for students that would not be possible without your support.

Join Today! More information about the Annual Giving Society is available here.

DONATE TO OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
GLBBS invites you to join in our capital campaign. The facility expansion will allow the school to increase its enrollment and expand its training into new areas. More information, and an opportunity to donate, is available here.

OTHER WAYS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SCHOOL
There are several ways to financially support the school, including cash, real estate, retirement plans, life insurance plans, securities and planned gifts. Click here for information on other ways to financially support the school.

DONATE IN KIND EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS
GLBBS appreciates receiving new or gently used in kind donations for student training. A supporter who donates in-kind products or materials also receive a tax deduction at the end of the year. Learn more here.

BECOME AN INDUSTRY GUEST SPEAKER
Guest speakers have a great value in the training of our students. Industry speakers visiting the school and relaying their real-life experiences are instrumental to providing a well- rounded education to our students.

SERVE ON GLBBS PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD
GLBBS has an independent Program Advisory Board who is instrumental with new GLBBS program development and initiatives. The Program Advisory Board is comprised of independent, related, and unrelated representatives. Representatives come from the marine industry, businesses of like trade, educators and regulators. Consider joining the GLBBS team today!

MENTOR A STUDENT
Student mentors serve as a guide preparing students to become a marine professional. Mentors provide guidance on projects, resume writing and professionalism. Mentors also play a role in the job selection process by providing practice mock interviews with students.

CONNECT GLBBS
GLBBS is a non-profit organization that works to keep tuition expenses affordable for all students who wish to attend our School. Any forms of support help to reduce student tuition expenses. If you know of someone who might be interested in supporting education, training or the marine industry – make an introduction to us!

 

SUPPORT STUDENTS CHARTING THEIR COURSE

Marine Dealer Education Network
To continue our mission of preparing students for rewarding careers within the marine industry, we have created an exciting new program aimed at promoting our business partners and creating relationships between students and future employers, all while supporting the important work being done at the Great Lakes Boat Building School.

The GLBBS Marine Dealer Education Network is an exclusive partnership between the school and marine dealer industry leaders seeking to positively influence the future of the industry by impacting the education and development of future marine industry professionals. By becoming an MDEN Member, you will have a hands-on role in combating the workforce shortage and promoting this vital industry to those who seek a career on the water. Learn more here.

 

SUPPORT the ANNUal fund

SUPPORT the Capital Campaign

 

GLBBS is a qualified 501c(3) educational institution. All gifts are tax deductible.