Everett Port Partners with Youth Groups on Maritime Careers

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  The Port of Everett partnered with Sound Experience and Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County“The Port of Everett partnered with Sound Experience and Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County to provide a full day of hands-on career exploration for 45 elementary school-aged students that culminated in an afternoon sailing aboard historic tall ship, Adventuress, on Friday, Aug. 7.”
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  The Port of Everett hosted 45 elementary students for a day of maritime career exploration“Forty-five young students from Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County visited the Port of Everett on Aug. 7 for a day of maritime career exploration that culminated in an afternoon sailing with Sound Experience aboard the historic tall ship, Adventuress.”
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  The event took place on August 7, 2026“Forty-five young students from Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County visited the Port of Everett on Aug. 7 for a day of maritime career exploration that culminated in an afternoon sailing with Sound Experience aboard the historic tall ship, Adventuress.”
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  Students toured the Port of Everett Seaport“The group later boarded Adventuress for an afternoon sail. While underway, they learned about teamwork, navigation, vessel operations and other skills that are essential to many of the maritime careers currently in demand throughout the Puget Sound region. ”
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  Students watched marina crew use the Travelift vessel haulout“The group watched the marina crew use the Travelift vessel haulout and then went on a tour of Waterfront Place and the Port of Everett Seaport, getting an inside look at the variety of jobs on Everett’s working waterfront.”
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  Students sailed aboard the historic tall ship Adventuress“The group later boarded Adventuress for an afternoon sail.”
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  Students learned about teamwork, navigation, and maritime careers“While underway, they learned about teamwork, navigation, vessel operations and other skills that are essential to many of the maritime careers currently in demand throughout the Puget Sound region.”
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  Port Commissioner Glen Bachman stated the program opens students' eyes to local career opportunities““Giving young people the opportunity to see maritime careers up close through tours and hands-on learning can open their eyes to the many future opportunities available to them, especially those here at the Port of Everett,” Port of Everett Commissioner Glen Bachman said.”
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  The event is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs' Life & Workforce Readiness initiative“The experience is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County’s Life & Workforce Readiness initiative, which connects young people with local industries, trusted mentors and career pathways.”
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  The event connects youth with local industries“The experience is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County’s Life & Workforce Readiness initiative, which connects young people with local industries, trusted mentors and career pathways.”
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  Jordyn Creager of the Boys & Girls Clubs said the experience inspired some students to consider maritime careers“"From raising the sails and tying knots to learning about life and careers in the maritime industry, our kids experienced possibilities they may not have otherwise known existed. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, we’re committed to helping young people build skills, explore careers, and see a path toward a great future. Experiences like this bring that mission to life—and some of our youth even left inspired to pursue careers in the maritime industry."”