Maritime Education and Training Summit

A Collaboration for the Industry's Future
"Securing Maritime's 21st Century Workforce"

 

WHEN:  October 5-7, 2015

WHERE:  Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
692 Maritime Blvd. Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

 

Who should attend?

EDUCATORS:  Primary and Secondary Maritime/Marine Teachers, Principals, Administrators, Maritime Museums, Maritime/Marine Organizations

Anyone committed to educating K-12 students about maritime heritage, marine science and maritime careers would benefit from this conference.  Learn about successful programs around the country and about partnerships schools have developed to enrich their programs.

INDUSTRY:  Employers, Labor Organizations, Trade Organizations

Learn about innovative K-12 maritime and marine programs that are educating our future workforce in STEM and about careers in the Maritime and Marine industries.

ADMINISTRATORS:  Federal, State, and School Officials

Learn about obstacles to school completion, marine and maritime employment, and how you can help.  Learn how to start a maritime/marine school or program in your location.  Learn about how maritime/marine education is putting the M in STEM education.

 

What can you expect?

CONFERENCE FORMAT:  The conference, over a two day period, will feature individual speakers, plenary sessions, and a series of workshops.  The sessions will run along three tracks of interest:  Educators, Industry, and Administrators.  This will allow attendees to select the sessions that interest them.

CONFERENCE SPECIFICS:  Details on lodging, fees, speakers, workshops, and activities may be found on our website for the event  www.worldmaritimedayna.net

QUESTIONS?  For General inquirers please contact Cari Edwards at  [email protected]