Great Lakes Boat Building School

Great Lakes Boat Building School is a private nonprofit career school located in Cedarville, MI, in a rural-remote setting. With an enrollment of just 40 students (IPEDS 2023), the school offers a highly specialized education focused on marine trades, including Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology and Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology.

The school reports a 100% completion rate and an 89% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting the dedication of its small student body. Great Lakes Boat Building School holds an overall quality score of 79.67/100. Both programs lead to one-to-two-year certificates designed to prepare graduates for careers in boat building, marine repair, and related watercraft industries.

Situated in Michigan's Upper Peninsula along the Great Lakes, the school's remote location provides students with direct access to the waterways and maritime environment central to their training.