Students & Early Career Ocean Professionals

YOUR PATH AT MTS

Designed for Students & ECOPs

Whether you’re exploring marine technology for the first time or beginning your professional journey, MTS connects you with the people, experiences, knowledge, and opportunities that help turn your passion into a career.

YOUR PATH AT MTS

Designed for Students & ECOPs

Discover Your Path

From scholarships and hands-on competitions to leadership development and professional networking, MTS provides opportunities to help you build skills, expand your network, and launch a meaningful career in marine technology.

Scholarships

Receive financial support that helps you pursue your education and achieve your career goals.

EMERGE

Build leadership skills, expand your network, and grow alongside emerging ocean professionals.

MATE ROV Competition

Design, build, and compete while gaining hands-on engineering and teamwork experience.

Summer Workshops

Develop technical skills through immersive, hands-on learning experiences led by partner institutions.

Career Accelerator

Prepare for your career with professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

Microcredentials

Earn digital badges that validate your skills and strengthen your professional portfolio.

Student Sections

Connect with fellow students through networking, leadership, and local community engagement.

Get Published

Share your research and technical insights with the global ocean technology community.

Connect Across the Ocean Enterprise

Meaningful careers are built through meaningful connections. MTS brings together every part of the ocean technology ecosystem, giving you direct access to the people, organizations, and opportunities that can help shape your future.

Latest Updates

Discover the latest news, announcements, opportunities, and success stories curated for students and early career ocean professionals.

2026

2026 EMERGE Program Recipients

November 2, 2026

With our largest cohort yet, MTS is excited to welcome the 2026 EMERGE participants. This group of students...

Career Resources

Access practical resources, expert insights, and professional development tools designed to help you learn, grow, and thrive throughout your career.

Career Center

Explore internships, job opportunities, resume tips, interview guidance, and career resources to help you take the next step.

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Publications

Stay informed with the MTS Journal, Ocean News & Technology, and technical articles from across the ocean enterprise.

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Communities

Connect with technical committees and regional sections to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network.

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Learning Library

Access webinars, presentations, recordings, and educational content to continue learning at your own pace.

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CAREER JOURNEY

There Isn't Just One Path

Everyone’s journey into marine technology is different. Whether you discover MTS through a MATE ROV Competition, a scholarship, a professor, or your first professional conference, the platform grows with you every step of the way.