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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
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! [...]
Elevator Pitch Story from Baton Rouge
Student, Jenea, from Baton Rouge Maritime Interaction Day Event Shares the Importance of an Elevator Pitch There’s impact around every corner at our Maritime Interaction Days! During our Maritime Interaction Day in Baton Rouge, [...]
The Story Behind We Work the Waterways
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 [...]
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Three Maritime Communities and Organizations Recognize National Maritime Day and Honor We Work the Waterways
Three Maritime Communities and Organizations Recognize National Maritime Day and Honor We Work the Waterways In recognition of National Maritime Day 2026, three separate resolutions and proclamations were passed this month highlighting the importance [...]
Corn Belt Ports Consortium
We Work the Waterways Helps Lead Workforce Development Efforts in First-of-Its-Kind Corn Belt Ports Maritime Consortium We Work the Waterways (WWW) is proud to serve as a key workforce development and engagement partner in [...]
We Work the Waterways Marks New Chapter as Standalone Nonprofit Entity
We Work the Waterways Marks New Chapter as Standalone Nonprofit Entity Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) and We Work the Waterways (WWW) are proud to announce a major milestone in their shared [...]
My Teenage Me
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 [...]
Dennis A. Pasetine
April's My Teenage Me is Florida Marine's Owner and CEO, Dennis A. Pasentine Dennis' professional journey has taken him everywhere! "With more than 50 years in the industry I've worked every position on the [...]
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Advisory Council Spotlights
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We Work the Waterways featured in Wire Rope Exchange’s July/August Issue
We Work the Waterways featured in Wire Rope Exchange's July/August Issue We Work the Waterways is proud to be featured on the cover of the latest issue of Wire Rope Exchange, along with a [...]
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 [...]
