{"id":1580,"date":"2019-06-05T15:59:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T15:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/porthouston.com\/port-houstons-maritime-education-program-prepares-students-for-maritime-careers\/"},"modified":"2022-11-07T19:13:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T19:13:32","slug":"port-houstons-maritime-education-program-prepares-students-for-maritime-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/porthouston.com\/port-houstons-maritime-education-program-prepares-students-for-maritime-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Port Houston\u2019s Maritime Education Program Prepares Students for Maritime Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/porthouston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MartimeGradDinners3_FB_052319.jpg\" alt=\"MartimeGradDinners3_FB_052319\" width=\"683\" style=\"width: 683px;\"><\/p>\n<p>Port Houston\u2019s maritime education program has gained momentum in recent years, providing professional opportunities for students in local school districts.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The program\u2019s focus is to encourage area students to pursue career opportunities in the maritime, transportation or affiliated fields, including: logistics, freight, security and environmental affairs.<\/p>\n<p>The port recently sponsored five maritime education graduation dinners for students in the region, highlighting program completion for this academic year. The schools included: Jack Yates Magnet High School, Stephen F. Austin High School, Galena Park High School, LaPorte High School and Pasadena Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPart of the Port of Houston Partners in Maritime Education\u2019s mission is to support our students in their continued advancement into the maritime industry,\u201d said Gilda Ramirez, senior director for small business and education outreach for Port Houston. \u201cOne way of supporting them is to provide opportunities that will benefit their post-secondary education.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Port Houston\u2019s maritime education program has gained momentum in recent years, providing professional opportunities for students in local school districts. 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