Washington Maritime Careers is presented by the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology. The Center, which is part of Skagit Valley College, focuses on strengthening the connections between education and the industry to meet the technical workforce needs of the Washington State maritime industry. Meet Adam Kulass, Director of Career & Technical Education at Tacoma Public Schools. Adam shares the details of this exciting, collaborative project to help create the maritime workforce of the future.

Washington Maritime Careers is presented by the NW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology. The Center focuses on strengthening the connections between education and the industry to meet the technical workforce needs of the Washington State maritime industry. Meet Meredith Brinton who started out as a deck hand and bartender and now is on her way to captaining her own boat. Learn about her path and training programs such as Compass Courses that are helping with her journey.

Today on Wave Breaker, Ann Avary, Director, Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology at Skagit Valley College sits down with Jenny Johnson of Maritime Inclusion Partners to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the maritime industry to foster a workplace that respects and appreciates the multifaceted nature of diversity. Maritime Inclusion Partners addresses the labor shortages in the maritime industry by offering consulting services to create an inclusive, safe, and sustainable US mariner workforce.

Sea Potential founders Savannah Smith, Director of Youth Engagement, and Ebony Welborn, Director of Corporate Advancement, sit down with Ann Avary, Director, Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology at Skagit Valley to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the maritime industry to engage communities of color. Learn what inspired Savannah and Ebony to follow a career in the maritime industry and start their own business. They will share their opportunities and challenges, and the passion they share encouraging and educating young students and others.

The Center of Excellence is pleased to share this youth engagement webinar presented by the founders of Sea Potential, Ebony Welborn and Savannah Smith. Ebony and Savannah shared engagement strategies and great resources.