<p>Many comapnies are hiring graduates to sail part of the year and work shoreside the rest of the year. The goal is to develop their long term managers.</p>
<p>As for the commitment-- your son needs to expect to be sailing for five years or on Active duty. Few exceptions have been granted over the past few years and they are generally only for those going to work in national defense related shipyards. Those though have been the best of the best from each class.</p>