Join us at the Maritime Career Fair!

by Northwest Maritime Center 11 Mar 12:57 PDT March 16, 2024

Maritime Career Fair © Northwest Maritime Center

Northwest Maritime Center is all about connecting people to opportunities on the water. That's why we're excited to invite you to our Maritime Career Fair on Saturday, March 16, from 10 AM-2 PM.

This event is designed to help students and families learn more about opportunities in the maritime world. It's a chance for middle and high school youth, their families, and anyone who is curious about working in maritime to meet industry professionals and explore the many pathways to a maritime career—including school programs and post-graduation opportunities.

We're looking forward to inspiring the next generation about the vast possibilities in maritime careers and answering common questions like "What is maritime?" and "What do maritime careers look like?" A number of industry partners are lined up to be there to share more about the maritime opportunities they offer and answer your questions.

Expect insightful discussions and firsthand information from NWMC youth and career programs, as well as maritime professionals including:

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
Port Townsend Foundry
Port Townsend Shipwrights Coop
ACI Boats
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
US Coast Guard
Washington State Ferries
Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship
Puget Sound Pilots
Peninsula College Marine Technology Program
Star Marine Tugs

Beyond job booths and networking, there will be plenty of snacks, giveaways, and fun experiences to participate in. Here are some of the family-friendly activities you can look forward to:

Try on "gumby" immersion suits and other maritime gear and then take your photo at our selfie station
Crawl into a liferaft and learn about survival at sea (on the safety of land)
Learn how to tie knots
Make a bracelet using cool knots
Get your face painted
Check out an underwater ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) unit
Learn about tools used in the boatbuilding trade
Check out the shackles, ropes, and work vests used on barge
Explore the sails and rigging of a very small boat
Challenge yourself in the "Guess the Boat Part" puzzle
Examine an electrical panel that would be installed in a boat
Check out marine hardware created at the Port Townsend Foundry

Be sure to save the date and bring your questions. We hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, March 16, 10 AM-2 PM

Location: Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St, Port Townsend

For more details, visit nwmaritime.org/events/maritime-career-fair

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