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T3 Alaska Program

Maritime Career Awareness Project

Partnership for innovative student learning opportunities in Alaska’s maritime workforce.

Experience the broad range of career pathway options available in Alaska’s maritime industry! From mariculture and research to ship building and repair – from fishing to piloting Alaska’s ferries!

Curious as to what a day in the life looks like for a maritime professional?

  • Tour a ferry vessel
  • Behind the scenes facility tours
  • Explore new technology in maritime
  • Think creatively to solve problems
  • Acquire STEAM skills
  • Hands-on demonstrations
  • Community career expo

Application deadlines:

  • Juneau Maritime Camp – Sept. 5
    (    students from Hoonah and Kake)
  • Online Course: Maritime Course – October 10
    Open to all students
  • Seward Maritime Camp – October 20
    (    students from Homer and Kodiak)
  • Ketchikan Maritime Camp- October 27
    (s    tudents from Wrangell and Ketchikan)

Students must complete the online course to qualify for camp experience. Hoonah and Kake students will be eligible by attending a STEAM Fest in August.

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Journey to Your Maritime Career

T3 Alaska and the Alaska Workforce Alliance are excited to announce the Fall 2025 Maritime Career Program Schedule.

Maritime STEAM Fests

STEAM Fests are open to all students in grades 8-12, welcoming both T3 Alaska participants and non-members. Students will explore maritime technologies, develop a growth mindset, and connect with community members to discover career opportunities in the maritime field. Events are open to the public—don’t miss out! 

Behind-the-scenes Ferry Tour | Classroom presentations | Career Expo

  • Hoonah STEAM Fest -August 20-21
    Public Expo – Aug. 20, 3:30-7:00pm at The Coffee Shop
  • Kake STEAM Fest – August 26-27
    Public Expo – Aug. 26, 5:30pm at Kake High School
  • Ketchikan STEAM Fest – September 8-10
    Public Expo Sept. 9, 6:00pm at AMHS Ferry Terminal
  • Kodiak STEAM Fest – September 22-23 with Ferry Tour Oct. 1
    Public Expo – Sept. 23, 5:30-8:00 pm at the Marketplace
  • Homer STEAM Fest – September 29-30 with Ferry Tour Oct. 2
    Public Expo – Sept. 29, 5:30-8pm at Homer High School Commons

Introduction to Maritime Trades Online Course

Introduction to Maritime Trades course covers further maritime career exploration, nautical knowledge and  and lay the groundwork to gain industry recognized credentials. The course is both asynchronous and synchronous offering flexibility in scheduling and time management.

  • Class 1: October 13 & October 14
  • Class 2: October 20 & October 21
  • Class 3: October 27 & October 28

Maritime Career Camps

Maritime Camps are open to students who have attended a local STEAM Fest or completed the online “Introduction to Maritime Trades” course. Students will practice new skills, put our goals into motion, and work towards obtaining maritime credentials: TWIC, Merchant Mariner Credential, Boating Safety Certificate, Food Handler’s Card, and more!

  • Juneau Maritime Camp (for Kake/Hoonah) – September 10-15
  • Seward Maritime Camp (for Homer/Kodiak) – November 3-7
  • Ketchikan Maritime Camp – November 10-14

** Dates and locations subject to change. **

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Calling Maritime Community Members!

Want to get involved? We need local mariners to volunteer and participate. Register online or send an email to jamie@alaskaworkforcealliance.org.

Experience Takeaways

  • Professionalism: Build work ethic, leadership and initiative, gain communication skills and industry language, learn to differentiate vessels and navigate career options
  • Skills: Learn growth mindset and nautical-based technology skills
  • Credentials: Start processes to land rewarding careers: TWIC Office visit, Food Handlers Card, Merchant Mariner Credential 
  • Education Awareness: Learn about financial aid and scholarships, and post-secondary educational options like AVTEC, UAS, Coast Guard
  • Career Education: Learn about available jobs — deck department, Engine department, steward, galley, navigation and piloting

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