The Shearer Group, Inc. Hires Slajus and Campbell
Engineering. Over the course of his education, Slajus gained shipyard operations and composite manufacturing experience as an intern. He was also a Teaching Assistant for a marine power and energy course.Campbell rejoined TSGI as a Designer after working for TSGI from 2013-2019. She graduated from San Jacinto College with an Associates in Applied Sciences in Engineering Design Graphics in 2012. Jacqueline has extensive experience in providing clients with animation and photorealistic renderings of vessels
New Bill Aims to Secure Grant Funding for Maritime Training
workers,” said Congresswoman Garcia. “Therefore, it is essential that Congress act to support community and technical colleges providing training for the next generation of workers in this industry to avoid a future workforce shortage.”“The Maritime Center of Excellence at San Jacinto College is a state-of-the-art facility and program. I am truly proud to represent such an establishment in Southeast Texas and sponsor legislation that will help provide opportunities to our nation’s maritime workforce, while strengthening America’s trade and national security in the process
Maritime Companies Scout for Interns, Employees at San Jacinto College
Ten maritime companies looking to hire interns and full-time employees recently conducted interviews with students at the San Jacinto College Maritime Technology and Training Center on the Maritime Campus. After a day of maritime transportation classes, the students gathered their resumes, took to the hallways, and waited their turns to speak with company representatives to vie for internships. Companies that interviewed students included Higman Marine, Buffalo Marine, Cheryl K Marine, Harley Gulf Marine, Marquette Transportation, Martin Marine, G&H Towing, Harbor Services, J.A.M. Services
DPH Announces New CPO and President
ownership of all back office operations and will serve as a corporate liaison. Gouger has relocated to the Jacksonville market and will be housed out of DPH’s corporate office. He will report to May. Gouger served in the United States Navy for six years as a petty officer and attended San Jacinto College in Houston. He started his career in the maritime industry over 20 years ago with organizations such as Ports America, Ceres Gulf, Inc. and most recently with Metro Ports/Metro Cruise where he had progressive responsibilities leading up to the director of Gulf and East Coast operations.
Texas Ranks Third for U.S. Maritime Jobs, Houston No. 2
seafarers who crew the hundreds of tugs, towboats, barges and offshore supply boats working all along the Texas coast, help keep terrorists away from our border and our critical petrochemical infrastructure.” "The domestic maritime industry provides opportunities for students at San Jacinto College's new Maritime Technology and Training Center to receive the critical skills necessary for careers on the water. Creating the workforce needed in this industry will help secure our nation's maritime capabilities," said Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor of San Jacinto College. &ldquo
San Jacinto College Breaks Ground on New Training Center
San Jacinto College has broken ground along the Port of Houston for its new 45,000-square-foot Maritime Training Center. At the site of 3700 Old Highway 146 in La Porte, stood student Dave Allen, taking in the view of concrete piers that will support San Jacinto College Maritime Training Center, a facility to prepare new mariners and serve as local training site. “This is going to prepare so many people for work in this industry,” said the San Jacinto College maritime student, who is on track for employment with a local maritime company and completes his second internship this year.
Maritime, Transportation & Petrochemical Leaders see Bright Future
. They also are seeing great demand for qualified workers to fill the jobs. Solutions to address the shortage of qualified workers were discussed during the outlook conference. Through a collaborative effort by the Economic Alliance, industry organizations and local community colleges like San Jacinto College and Lee College, a critical shortage of skilled workers is being addressed through "fast-track" certification programs. The Economic Alliance testified and supported recent changes in education to allow high school students to take specific curriculum to prepare them for high-paying
