How Can We Help You Build Your Future?
Find simple, straightforward answers on free vocational courses, outer island student travel allowances, hands-on apprenticeships, and hiring local workers in the Marshall Islands.
Free Training & Outer Island Living Support
Straightforward guidance on having your tuition covered, travel vouchers, and monthly food and housing support.
How do I sign up for free vocational training?Show answerHide answer
Signing up is simple. You can stop by our Delap office or visit your local mayor's office on outer islands with a copy of your Marshallese passport or birth certificate. Our staff will walk you through open course dates in carpentry, outboard engine mechanics, electrical wiring, solar repair, and hospitality.
There are no application fees and 100% of the course tuition is covered directly by the council.
Do I need a high school diploma to join a trade program?Show answerHide answer
[CONFIRM: diploma requirements] A diploma is not required for most foundational vocational courses. Our programs are designed to teach practical, hands-on trade skills from day one. If you want to learn, work hard, and build a career, we welcome you to join.
I live on an outer island. How do I get to Majuro and pay for food and housing?Show answerHide answer
We believe every island community deserves equal access to learning. If you live on an outer atoll such as Jaluit, Wotje, Arno, or Ebeye, we arrange and pay for your boat or flight tickets to Majuro. [CONFIRM: travel support]
While you attend classes, you receive a [CONFIRM: monthly living allowance amount] monthly living allowance transferred directly into your Bank of the Marshall Islands account to help cover your room and board.
Youth Apprenticeships & Job Placement
Paid on-the-job training, caring mentors, and steady pathways to long-term employment.
Who is eligible for internship wage subsidies?Show answerHide answer
Any Marshallese citizen aged [CONFIRM: age range] who has completed basic schooling or an initial trade certificate qualifies. We pair you with an established employer and provide a reliable wage subsidy: the council and the host employer share your wage [CONFIRM: subsidy split].
How long does the apprenticeship last, and will it lead to a real job?Show answerHide answer
Apprenticeships generally run for six months. You learn daily beside experienced technicians and supervisors. The Strategic Plan targets a 60% employment outcome for placed youth, and we continue providing guidance until you are firmly settled in your field.
Hiring & Employer Guidelines
Connecting local businesses with trained Marshallese workers and supporting workforce development.
How can local businesses partner with the council?Show answerHide answer
Local businesses can register directly with our employer liaison desk in Delap. By hosting an apprentice, your company receives wage support and access to motivated trainees eager to learn your trade.
Why do employers post jobs locally first?Show answerHide answer
Posting open roles locally ensures Marshallese jobseekers have the first opportunity to apply. If no qualified local worker is available after [CONFIRM: posting period], we quickly issue clearance for specialized overseas personnel.
How does workplace counterpart pairing work?Show answerHide answer
When a specialized overseas technician is hired, the employer pairs them with a local worker. Over [CONFIRM: pairing period] of side-by-side mentorship, the local worker learns the craft and gains the competence to take over the role long-term.
Course Quality & Recognized Certificates
Ensuring your credentials are respected across the Marshall Islands and partner nations across the Pacific.
Will my certificate be recognized if I work elsewhere in the Pacific?Show answerHide answer
Yes. Our courses align with Pacific regional standards. Certificates awarded in Majuro and Ebeye are recognized by [CONFIRM: which institutions and countries recognize NTC certificates].
How does a local trade school get approved by the council?Show answerHide answer
Our evaluation team visits the facility to review workshop equipment, safety standards, and instructor certifications. Approved institutions receive council certification and can offer tuition waivers to their students.
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Still Have Questions? We Are Here to Help.
Our friendly team in Delap is always ready to talk you through programs, assist with applications, or answer questions by phone or email for outer island families.