National Museum of the Great Lakes Announces First-Ever Maritime Career Day
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is thrilled to announce our inaugural Maritime Career Day, presented by Interlake Maritime Services, scheduled for October 30, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This pioneering event aims to connect junior high and high school students with a wide array of career opportunities related to the maritime and Great Lakes industries.
Maritime Career Day is a workforce development initiative designed for students in grades 7-12. The event will feature a job fair, panel discussions, and various career-focused activities, providing an immersive experience for approximately 200-400 students. Students who register before October 1 will also receive complimentary lunch. This is an unparalleled opportunity to explore tangible career paths in shipping, environmental science, industry, meteorology, culinary arts, maritime trades, archaeology and research, water quality, recreation, fishing, and tourism. We’ll also have opportunities for them to connect with career preparation professionals.
The museum is partnering with local and regional schools, as well as corporate and community partners, to offer this enriching experience. By participating, businesses and organizations can inspire the next generation to pursue viable careers that contribute to the economic stability and workforce development of our region.
Event Details:
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (participants may arrive to set up at 9:00 am)
Location: National Museum of the Great Lakes
Opportunities for Business Partner Participation:
Job Fair Tables: Located in the Museum Gallery and available for FREE.
Sponsorship Levels: Various sponsorship opportunities are available to support student lunches and other event needs.
How to get involved: Businesses and organizations interested in participating in the job fair or sponsoring the event can register here: https://forms.gle/T3HRZSHPLvvxVH657 or reach out to Sara Smith at [email protected].
How to Participate as a School or Student: Please fill out this form to secure spots for your students or contact Cris Shell, Programs & Events Coordinator at [email protected]. We will follow up to confirm capacity and to finalize numbers before the event.
A special thanks to our current sponsors: Interlake Maritime Services, The Andersons, and ISMA.
About the National Museum of the Great Lakes: Founded in 1944, the Great Lakes Historical Society has been preserving our shared cultural history by publishing a quarterly journal Inland Seas® since 1945; by operating a maritime museum since 1952; by offering educational programs to the general public since 1956; by conducting underwater archaeological research across the Great Lakes since 2001; and by managing the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship since 2014 and Museum Tug Ohio since 2019. The opening of the National Museum of the Great Lakes enables the Great Lakes Historical Society to continue its mission to preserve and make known the important history of the Great Lakes.
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