What’s the salty equivalent of a jack-of-all-trades? A Maritime Discovery Program student. Master-of-none, however, might only apply since they’re often 5th graders. Each spring and fall, school groups from near and far gather to discover their “spark”—what brings light to their eyes, and what challenges them to think more expansively. In the Boatshop, our team
In their first week of school, Maritime High School (MHS) 12th graders had the opportunity to take their Classroom to the Water and spend the week with Washington State Ferries (WSF). Students were able to engage with the crew—learning about docking, shoreside operations, and the engine room. The students especially loved the tour of the
By Mary Rothschild Because Northwest Maritime has had so much to do with the young man Matt is today, I wanted to update you on where he has landed. After graduating in May from Cal Maritime, he came home to Port Townsend—jobless. He knew that opting for a degree in Oceanography (he was in the
The wait is over. We’ve been dropping hints, teasing the possibilities, and now it’s time to reveal the details of the next bucket list item that Northwest Maritime has cooked up for you: WA360. What? WA360 is a 360-mile, sail, and human-powered race through Washington’s waterways. It’s a test of endurance, strategy, and skill, where
Maritime High School (MHS), a public choice school in the Highline School District operated in partnership with Northwest Maritime, Port of Seattle, and the Duwamish River Community Coalition, announces the expansion of its maritime-focused curriculum with the addition of a third educational pathway, Marine Construction, which will be made available to students entering grade 11
Whether you’re 18 or 80, everyone needs a will, no matter how much money you might have. Now is a great time to gain peace of mind by planning for the future. Top 10 Reasons to Have an Estate Plan (adapted from FreeWill.com) ⚓⚓⚓ An attorney is still your best advisor when it comes to
Welcome to your ultimate online guide to this year’s most anticipated wooden boat celebration! Get an exclusive preview of a story from the soon-to-be-released festival program. Explore the highlights, special events, and activities of this year’s festival. Plan your experience with our detailed schedule, and prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant community spirit and
By Roberta Sommer, NWM Volunteer Coordinator We know well that the power of volunteers catapults the reach of our events and programs to more people throughout our region. For most of its years, Northwest Maritime has prospered immensely from the generosity of thousands of individual volunteers who have shared their skills, experience, and zeal to
Our intrepid cohort of 17 Maritime High School juniors completed the first half of their two-year Marine Engineering Tech program at Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA). All the students have either completed or almost completed their paperwork to receive their Merchant Mariner Credentials as Ordinary Seaman/Wipers, and will continue next year to complete the remaining coursework.
Maritime High School’s Mentorship Program is an important component of the school’s educational design. Paired with professionals from across the maritime field, students explore career paths while practicing networking skills and beginning to build a professional network. Mentors connect directly with 10th-grade students, join other mentors and student cohorts at our semi-annual Mentor Breakfasts, and