Parker Offshore receives
NCCCS Pinnacle Award

Business of the Year

North Carolina Community Colleges has recognized Parker Offshore with the Pinnacle Award for Business of the Year. The award recognizes businesses demonstrating a partnership with the NC Community College System (NCCCS) through workforce development programs. These programs improve the lives of workers and the State of North Carolina. The NCCCS Pinnacle Award reinforces Parker’s dedication and commitment to collaborating with Carteret Community College, enhancing workforce development, education, and economic growth across the state.

Parker Offshore has interacted with Carteret Community College in many ways. Through tours, internships, training programs, mentorship opportunities, and more, Parker has shown a deep commitment to investing in the future of the local workforce and supporting the educational pursuits of North Carolinians. By actively participating in curriculum development, offering real-world learning experiences, and providing invaluable resources, they have enriched countless students’ educational journeys and bolstered local communities’ success.

“We are incredibly honored to receive the NCCCS Pinnacle Award for Business of the Year,” said Parker Offshore President Scott Bauer. “Partnering with Carteret Community College has been a rewarding journey for us, and we are proud to play a role in shaping the next generation of leaders and professionals in our area.”

About the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS): The NCCCS is a statewide network of 58 community colleges that serves nearly 700,000 students annually. With a mission to provide accessible, high-quality education and training, the NCCCS plays a vital role in workforce development and economic growth in North Carolina. For more information, please visit https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/

About Parker Offshore: Parker Offshore builds premium offshore and inshore fishing boats in Beaufort, NC. As a subsidiary of Correct Craft, Parker delivers a lifetime of enjoyment and rugged fish-ability, focusing on quality, strength, and seaworthiness. To learn more about the Parker experience, visit https://www.parkerboats.com/.

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 99 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Ingenity boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit https://correctcraft.com/.