WWW Hosts More Than 300 Students In New Orleans

“We Work the Waterways (WWW) hosted a maritime interaction day on the trade show floor of the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans December 4, offering high school students an inside look at career opportunities within the maritime industry. The event brought together more than 300 students from 13 schools across southeast Louisiana, including both the New Orleans and Baton Rouge regions.

The program featured participation from more than 30 maritime companies whose representatives served on career panels, led hands-on, interactive stations and supported event logistics. Their involvement allowed students to hear directly from professionals working in vessel operations, shipbuilding, logistics, engineering and other key segments of the industry. Students interacting with industry leaders at 24 different stations is just one way We Work the Waterways is helping connect the classroom to real-world opportunities.

Maritime interaction days are designed to expand awareness of the industry among young people and introduce them to the wide range of careers available along the nation’s waterways. For many students, these events provide their first exposure to the scope of maritime work and the essential role it plays in the U.S. economy. By creating direct engagement between industry and education, WWW aims to help build a stronger, more informed future workforce.

‘The students had a whirlwind day at our WorkBoat maritime interaction day,’ said Errin Howard, executive director of We Work the Waterways. ‘After visiting stations and lunch together, they ended the day by visiting booths along the guided student trail to network and hear from other maritime industry professionals on the showroom floor. As always, we look forward to keeping up with these students as they begin to navigate the next phase of their life. As they go, we will continue educating them on what the maritime industry has to offer'” …

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