Maritime Careers - Seattle Jobs Initiative

PREPARE FOR A NEW CAREER WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES AND OTHER MARITIME SECTOR EMPLOYERS

SJI’s new Career Opportunity Maritime Preparation and Support Services (COMPASS) training is starting this May! Located at the Seattle Maritime Academy, COMPASS is a FREE, intensive 3-week, in-person training focused on getting you ready for employment in the Washington State Ferries system.

What You Get

Assistance with obtaining an MMC credential and TWIC card
Necessary foundation and required certificates to begin work immediately, commence advanced training, or pursue post-secondary maritime studies

Program Eligibility

18-26 years old
High School graduate or completed GED
Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Pass a background check
Able to obtain a TWIC card and MMC credential
Low-income, minority, or other program eligibility

Starting April 3, information sessions will be held every Monday, Wednesday or Friday until May 5th. To attend, please contact our maritime career navigator, Shannon Gaule, at sgaule@seattlejobsinit.com

This program is brought to you by Seattle Jobs Initiative, Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA) – Seattle Central College, Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), Northwest Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology (NWCOEMMT).