Port Long Beach Prepares Future Leaders
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In Celebrating Education, the Port honored transportation pioneer Matson, Inc., as its 2015 Champion of Education for inspiring students to pursue careers in international trade.
The event keynote speaker was Anthony Rodriguez, a procurement representative for The Walt Disney Company, who was a college intern at the Harbor Department from 2010 to 11 as well as a Port International Business Scholarship recipient in 2011.
The Port awarded scholarships totaling $58,500 to 27 students from Long Beach high schools, Long Beach City College and California State University