Get Involved

Your Gift Charts Their Course

Donate, volunteer, partner — every action you take puts a young adult on the deck of a working ship.

Three Ways to Help

Pick Your Course

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Donate

One-time and recurring gifts that directly fund tuition-free training and certifications.

See Giving Tiers

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Volunteer / Mentor

Retired mariners, instructors, and industry pros — share your expertise with the next generation.

Volunteer With Us

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Corporate Partner

Workforce development, CSR alignment, and customized training partnerships for your company.

Start a Conversation

Giving Tiers

Every Tier Tells a Story

From safety gear to vessel naming rights — your gift's impact is concrete and measurable.

$100
Deckhand

Provides essential safety gear — life vest, hard hat, work gloves — for one cadet's entire program.

Give $100
$500
Navigator

Covers one industry certification exam fee — TWIC, MMC, or BST — opening a real door to employment.

Give $500
$5,000
Captain

Funds a full Basic Safety Training (BST) course for one cadet — the foundation of every maritime career.

Give $5,000
$25,000
Admiral

Sponsors a complete vessel refit module — welding bay, electrical lab, or engine workshop — with naming opportunity.

Give $25,000
$100K+
Fleet Sponsor

Vessel naming rights, full corporate CSR partnership, and named impact reporting on every cadet your gift trains.

Become a Sponsor
Beyond the Tiers

Other Ways to Give

We work with donors and their advisors to design gifts that meet your financial and philanthropic goals.

  • Wire Transfer — for major gifts and time-sensitive contributions
  • Stock & Securities — tax-efficient gifts of appreciated assets
  • Donor-Advised Funds — direct grants from your DAF sponsor
  • Planned Giving / Bequests — legacy support through estate planning
  • Corporate Matching — double your gift through your employer's match program
  • In-Kind & Vessel Donations — vessels, equipment, and marine supplies

To discuss any of these options, contact our development team at development@HLSMaritime.com.

For Companies

Corporate & Foundation Opportunities

Aligned partnerships designed for impact, brand visibility, and meaningful CSR outcomes.

Naming Rights

Facilities, programs, and vessels

Branded Modules

Sponsor a training discipline

Vessel Sponsorship

Adopt a refit project

Custom Training

Workforce pipelines for your roles

CSR Alignment

ESG and impact reporting

Capital Campaigns

Facility and fleet expansion

Tax-Deductible

Your gift is tax-deductible.

HLS Maritime Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Federal EIN available upon request from our development team.

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