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The Story Behind We Work the Waterways
Every great journey starts with a moment of discovery. For us, it was realizing that one of America’s most essential industries — the maritime world — was nearly invisible to the next generation. Students could name astronauts and app developers but not deckhands, tankering, or towboat captains.
Micro-Waves
From Intern to Full-Time: Celebrating Vivian’s Journey and Our Own
From Intern to Full-Time: Celebrating Vivian's Journey and Our Own Written By: Nikki Robinson-Fondren In April 2025, We Work the Waterways branched out on our own as an independent nonprofit. It was a [...]
Tenn-Tom Waterways Conference
Tenn-Tom Waterways Conference Attended by Staff Member Pam Maxwell We Work the Waterways recently had the opportunity to attend the Tenn-Tom Waterways Conference in Point Clear, Alabama, joining maritime leaders and industry professionals for [...]
Staff and Board Retreat
What better way to end Summer '26 but with a Staff and Executive Board member retreat?! We Work the Waterways recently brought together our staff and executive board members for a retreat focused on [...]
Press Releases
We Work the Waterways Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Kelsey Foster as Deputy Director
We Work the Waterways Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Kelsey Foster as Deputy Director We Work the Waterways is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Foster as the organization's new Deputy Director, [...]
Freight Week STL
Building the Inland Waterways Workforce Starts with Awareness FreightWeekSTL panel highlights innovative partnerships and real-world career pathways [ST. LOUIS, MO/June 12, 2026] Expanding awareness of maritime careers, strengthening industry partnerships and increasing access to [...]
Maritime Throwdown X WWW MOU
Maritime Throwdown and We Work the Waterways Launch Workforce Development Partnership New Cause-Marketing Program Connects Maritime Training, Career Awareness, and Industry Recruitment NASHVILLE, TN — May 29, 2026 — The maritime industry often discusses [...]
My Teenage Me
Joshua Burris
This month's My Teenage Me is Joshua Burris, Southern Region Representative of the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates! Joshua’s career path shows how education, hands-on experience, and a willingness to grow can lead to [...]
Katie Dunn
This month’s My Teenage Me is Katie Dunn, Assistant Stevedore Manager at ARTCo! Katie’s career path shows how a background in agriculture and business can open the door to a rewarding career on the [...]
David Murray
July's My Teenage Me is David Murray, Senior Editor at Bound Media – Waterways Journal David’s career path proves that there are many ways to build a meaningful career in the maritime industry. After [...]
All News
October 6 Maritime Interaction Days Receive News Coverage
October 6th Maritime Interaction Days Receive News Coverage Yesterday, We Work the Waterways brought maritime career exploration to students in two different cities with Maritime Interaction Days in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. [...]
Joshua Burris
This month's My Teenage Me is Joshua Burris, Southern Region Representative of the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates! Joshua’s career path shows how education, hands-on experience, and a willingness to grow can lead to [...]
First Fall Maritime Interaction Day Brings River Industry Careers to Paducah Students
First Fall Maritime Interaction Day Brings River Industry Careers to Paducah Students We Work the Waterways kicked off the Fall 2026 Maritime Interaction Day season in Paducah, Kentucky, bringing students closer to the people, [...]
