Maritime Employers: Working to Find Workers
speakers. Winston said social media is critical. He said the coalition, for example, is evaluating how and whether it might use TikTok for recruitment. Young people may indeed be interested in maritime work, Winston said, but on balance, it can be easier to start a career in another job sector.Port of TacomaTacoma Port operations support more than 40,000 jobs; the port itself employs 250. In 2022 Port directors adopted a new Workforce Development Strategic Plan, with 10 priorities, including –Paid internships and payment for work experience;Financially supporting a Tacoma Public Schools certificatio
SAFE Boats to Reopen Tacoma Shipyard for Naval Build Program
.Leadership from local elected officials and economic development partners paved the way for the expansion enabling SAFE Boats early access to information and support during its due diligence phase. A project team from the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB), City of Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, Pierce County, and Impact Washington, the Washington state affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology – Manufacturing Extension Partnership network, worked with the company to identify new and existing opportunities for assistance with grants, permitting, and workforce
Port Everglades Appoints Charlton as Operations Director
with him,” said Port Everglades’ Chief Executive and Port Director, Jonathan Daniels. “His skill set spans all aspects of port operations, and we are excited that he has joined our team.”Prior to joining Port Everglades, Charlton served as Director of Maintenance at the Port of Tacoma/Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), among the largest container ports in North America, and a major center for autos, bulk, breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoes, located in Tacoma, Wash.Charlton began his maritime career in 1996 as a Senior Terminal Planner with Freeport Container Port Hutchison Port
Northwest Seaport Alliance Adds Two New Leaders
. Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in nautical science from the Marine Maritime Academy. He lives in Olympia. In his expanded role, Meyer directs the operations at all port-operated terminals and rail yards, as well as the NWSA’s safety program. Meyer joined the Port of Tacoma in 2014 to manage the non-container facilities, a position that transitioned to The Northwest Seaport Alliance when the ports of Seattle and Tacoma formed the marine cargo operating partnership in August 2015. Before joining the NWSA, Meyer spent nearly a decade as a merchant mariner and several
Collins Named Port of Seattle’s Public Affairs Director
team supporting the executive office and commission and will report directly to the CEO. “Julie brings deep knowledge of ports, elected officials throughout the state, and a proven ability to lead dynamic teams,” said Fick. “Her long background in a similar role at the Port of Tacoma makes her uniquely qualified to continue public affairs work here at the Port of Seattle.” As chief external affairs officer at the Port of Tacoma, she had oversight of government affairs, communications and community relations functions and also served on the CEO’s executive
