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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.
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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 [...]
Jabarie Mendoza feature with Open Waters
Jabarie Mendoza feature with Open Waters What a wonderful story about a young career seeker! We are so proud to have led Jabarie to a potential career in maritime through a Maritime Interaction Day! [...]
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
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 [...]
John Hardisty
June's My Teenage Me is John Hardisty, Port Mate at Hines Furlong Line John’s career journey shows how experience and dedication can open doors throughout the maritime industry. After graduating high school, he started [...]
Brandon Phillips
May's My Teenage Me is Brandon Phillips, Compliance & HR Manager at Riverview Companies Brandon’s career path is a great example of how the maritime industry offers opportunities for growth both on the water [...]
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Maritime Careers Get Attention From School Counselors
Maritime Careers Get Attention From School Counselors "'I was impressed by how many people wanted to get involved,' Brandon Phillips told The Waterways Journal. He was speaking about his experience at the American School [...]
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 [...]
