Our Programs

Connecting Students to the Maritime World

Our age-appropriate programs spark curiosity and build confidence — from early learners just discovering our waterways to high school students exploring career pathways in the maritime industry. We Work the Waterways creates real-world connections through storytelling and hands-on learning, helping students see themselves in this vital industry and understand the steps to get there.

Elementary School

Early Exposure & Exploration

Our elementary program provides early exposure to the maritime industry, igniting curiosity and fostering lifelong appreciation. Young learners uncover the rich history of our nationʼs waterways and gain a deeper understanding of their vital role through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world connections.

Elementary School

Early Exposure & Exploration

Our elementary program provides early exposure to the maritime industry, igniting curiosity and fostering lifelong appreciation. Young learners uncover the rich history of our nationʼs waterways and gain a deeper understanding of their vital role through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world connections.

Middle School

Awareness & Exploration

The middle school experience provides interactive learning that allows students to explore how their interests connect to maritime careers and discover where they might fit into the industry.

Middle School

Awareness & Exploration

The middle school experience provides interactive learning that allows students to explore how their interests connect to maritime careers and discover where they might fit into the industry.

High School

Experience & Activation

High school students engage with the maritime industry through our Industry Interaction Days. These interactive days enable students to experience the various career pathways of maritime first-hand. Students also discover the needed requirements, training, and certifications for jobs on the water and beyond.

High School

Experience & Activation

High school students engage with the maritime industry through our Industry Interaction Days. These interactive days enable students to experience the various career pathways of maritime first-hand. Students also discover the needed requirements, training, and certifications for jobs on the water and beyond.

Industry Training & Community Engagement

We also work with maritime companies and community partners to deliver presentations and outreach sessions. These efforts help industry leaders tell their stories, connect with students, and strengthen the workforce pipeline.

Industry Training & Community Engagement

We also work with maritime companies and community partners to deliver presentations and outreach sessions. These efforts help industry leaders tell their stories, connect with students, and strengthen the workforce pipeline.

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