The Young Fishing Fellows Program works with community-based partner organizations to design projects that provide young fishermen with valuable learning, leadership and career-building opportunities. The program matches the goals and needs of young fishermen today with host organizations engaged in work ranging from fishery management and policy to seafood business and marketing, fisheries and ocean sciences and fishing community sustainability.
Each fellowship is structured to provide opportunity, experience and support to young fishing leaders through mentorship, professional development and hands-on learning.
Current and former Fishing Fellows also serve as the steering committee for the Alaska Fishermen’s Network.
Have questions about hosting a Fishing Fellow? Please visit our FAQ for hosts. The application to be a host will be open from February 1st through March 31st 2021.
To learn more about the program, check out our Fishing Fellows FAQs page. The application to become a fishing fellow will open in April 2021.