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Join Us at the Maritime STEAM Fest!

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Discover the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through the lens of Alaska’s vibrant maritime industry! Whether you’re a student, parent, or community member, this is your chance to dive into hands-on activities, explore maritime careers, and connect with industry professionals.

Dates & Locations:

Sitka – March 10 &11 2025

Valdez – Spring 2025

Wrangell & Kake – Spring 2025

Kodiak – September 2025

Ketchikan – November 2025

Event Highlights:

  • Interactive Exhibits & Activities:
    • Learn knot-tying, navigation, and buoyancy.
    • Test your skills in the penny float competition.
    • Participate in a navigation escape room!
  • Explore Maritime Careers:
    • Meet maritime professionals.
    • Tour an AMHS Ferry or other commercial ships.
    • Discover pathways to exciting roles in the Deck, Engine, or Steward Departments.
  • Engaging Lessons:
    • Build survival kits and explore gear.
    • Get hands-on with local maritime businesses.

Why Attend?

  • Experience fun and educational activities designed for middle and high school students.
  • Learn how to prepare for careers in Alaska’s growing maritime industry.
  • Connect with industry leaders, educators, and community members.

Who Should Join?

  • Students, parents, and community members who are curious about maritime opportunities and want to explore STEAM in action.

Free Admission!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spark your curiosity and chart a course for your future!

Contact: Jamie@alaskaworkforcealliance.org for more information

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE EXPERIENCE MARITIME 2024 A BIG SUCCESS!

EXPERIENCE Maritime – March 2024:

Experience Maritime is a 2 day in-depth career exploration program of jobs ON and AROUND the water for high school youth ages 15+ or 16+. No experience or background necessary – this is for any youth wanting to learn about this exciting industry. In 2024, we held sessions in Anchorage, Sitka, and Seward. This program is sponsored by grant funding and is offered to Alaskan high school students at no cost. Sessions are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm on each day.

Anchorage session – 3/11/24 Monday – 3/12/24 Tuesday; Must be age 16+. Session will take place at the Alaska Safety Alliance in addition to field trips in the Anchorage area for hands-on maritime career experiences.

Park, pick up/drop off at Alaska Safety Alliance 2600 Cordova St. Suite 105

8:30-4:30 on both days.

Anchorage Sessions will include:

  • Virtual Reality Tug experience, and tour of FV NORTHERN HAWK
  • Tour of the Port of Alaska in Anchorage
  • Board and tour large-scale shipping vessels, TOTE and Matson
  • Lunch aboard TOTE
  • Tour Copper River Seafood processing plant with a focus on skilled trades jobs
  • Opportunity to network with maritime professionals including captains, engineers, fish harvesters and seafood processing professionals

Seward session – 3/14/24 Thurs – 3/15/24 Friday; Must be age 15+. Sessions will take place at AVTEC in addition to field trips in the Seward area for hands-on maritime career experiences.

Park, pick/up drop off at AVTEC. First Lake Building at 809 Second Avenue. Room 117

8:30-4:30 on both days.

The Seward session will include:

  • Experiences on AVTEC’s full-mission bridge simulator – one of the most robust maritime training simulator suites in the United States.
  • Career talk at the Seward Sea Life Center
  • Harbor tour and conversation with Seward Harbormaster
  • Jag Shipyard Tour – the second largest shipyard north of Seattle.
  • Tour of the Alaska Marine Highway System Ferry, Tustumena
  • Opportunity to network with maritime professionals including captains, engineers, fish harvesters and seafood processing professionals

Sitka session – 3/17/24 Sun – 3/18/24 Monday; ; Must be age 15+. Sessions will take place at UAS in addition to field trips in the Sitka area for hands-on maritime career experiences.

Park, pick up/drop off 8:30-4:30 on both days.at UAS Sitka, 1332 Seward Ave. Please enter the building on the ball field side and go upstairs to Room 230.

Session will include:

  • Damage Control Simulation with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association – WEAR RAIN GEAR AND BOOTS
  • Alaska Marine Lines/Lynden Cargo yard tour
  • Sitka Harbor tour and conversation with harbormaster
  • Tour of Allen Marine’s ship yard
  • Lunch aboard dry dock vessel at Allen Marine
  • Opportunity to network with maritime professionals including captains, engineers, fish harvesters and seafood processing professionals

These are day camps – no overnight accommodations are provided, and each session is intended for youth in or near the respective communities. For questions about Experience Maritime, contact Mariko Selle at mari@alaskasafetyalliance.org or text 907-301-2580.

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Many training opportunities exist for maritime jobs and careers in Alaska.

Upcoming Opportunities:

Maritime Workshops

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Please submit additional maritime professional development opportunities to info@alaskasafetyalliance.org for posting to this page.