b'C E R T I F I C AT E & E D U C AT I O NPHOTO CREDIT- YOLANDA COOLEYorganizations and for profit companies. All DEEP approvedStudent Ambassador Programboating classes must meet the same standards and time requirements regardless of which organization teaches theThe Department of Energy and Environmental class.Protection - Boating Division is happy to announce that DEEP sponsored combined basic boating and personalthe Student Ambassador program will be continuing this watercraft classes are offered at most community collegesschool year. The Student Ambassador Program provides and many other locations around the state. For informationmiddle and high school students an opportunity to teach concerning the dates, times and locations of DEEP classes,their peers about safe boating.The program may fulfill a visit our website www.ct.gov/deep/boatingclass or callsenior year or school community project requirement.860-434-8638.Becoming a Student Ambassador is a simple process. Note: A list of DEEP approved non-profit and for-profitParticipating schools appoint a maximum of three organizations teaching classes can be found on the websitestudents to be a DEEP Student Ambassadors for their as well. school, submit their name(s) to the Boating Division, and the Boating Division provides support to the student to successfully complete a boating safety project. Once projects are completed, the Student Ambassadors work is displayed at their school, and the student receives a certificate from the Commissioner of the DEEP.Launched in 2015, the Student Ambassadors projects were also on display at the Legislative Office Building. Students walk away with a sense of pride for being selected, providing information to their peers and acquire a valuable distinction for their resumes.For more information and how to participate, contact Jerry Desmond at 860-447-4350 or email to PHOTO CREDIT- MAEGAN SENERTH jerry.desmond@ct.gov.162020 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE'