Join us Virtually Friday, May 12th Spend some time on the couch, on your phone, or anywhere you wish at our virtual Admissions Open House this Friday, May 12th 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. PST. The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding offers real-world problem solving through hands-on programs in wooden boatbuilding and marine systems. Register …
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The PTMTA is registered with a booth so come down to the Chimacum Highschool and engage the next generation of our workforce by talking about what you do and seeing who may be good candidates for summer jobs and future jobs with your business. This is how we keep it all going into the future …
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Submit your application by March 31st deadline. There’s over $50,000 of scholarship funds available to support students for the 2023-2024 programs beginning October 2, 2023. The school will offer two rounds of awards for the 2023-2024 school year to ensure that students who apply after the first deadline have the opportunity to be considered for …
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Attention Marine Trades businesses interested in our future workforce: As most of you are aware, the NWMC has a program called Real World Readiness. This program serves youth furthest from opportunity which we define as, low income, homeless, disengaged with school, kids in foster care and / or adjudicated. It is a career prep program, …
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Over $50,000 of scholarship funds available to support students for the 2023-2024 programs beginning October 2, 2023. The scholarship application is NOW OPEN. When applying for these school-administered scholarships, students simply fill out one application that is used to screen all scholarships for which they are eligible. Scholarships are available for those who qualify and …
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The PTMTA supported the NWMC in applying for a grant to create Real Word Readiness programs for local youth. Please see Robin Mills’ letter below and the PDF attached. Maritime businesses participating are doing their part to inspire our future workforce in the trades. Thank you. Partnership roles vary depending upon the organization. I will …
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If you haven’t heard: As of January 1, 2023, the antifouling ingredient Irgarol, also called Cybutryne, which is found in some older bottom paints from Interlux and Pettit, was banned in Washington. It was introduced as a less harmful antifoulant replacement for tributyltin (TBT), but more recent research has discovered that it is indeed very …
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This Wednesday 01/25/23, for our continuing biweekly series on sailing better, Stig Osterberg and Jeff Brantley will lead a discussion based on aerial photos of real races. Topics (time permitting) will include starts, mark rounding, gates, strategy vs. tactics, and finishes. Meet at the clubhouse at 6pm. Bring a drink if you like, or there …
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Please sign up for the PTMTA weekly Blog updates. This is a marine trades resource for all of our Marine Trades Community to make use of. You can also send us your announcements to post so we can help you get the word out. Once signed up, one email every Sunday, will arrive to your …
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PTMTA members are just as likely to be sailors so there is a natural connection to make to our Port Townsend Sailing Association. Ideally, sign up for their email updates! In case you were not aware, the PTSA now rents a space in the Nomura Building! This new space offers great opportunities for them to …
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Attention marine trades; you might be eligible for scholarships to attend classes and workshops at the NW Maritime Center. These classes are either online or in-person so scroll down after clicking on the below image and look at what may advance or broaden your skill set. Registration is open. Contact the NWMC to ask about …
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Now Accepting Enrollment: Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator Over the course of 13 weeks, participants will receive hours of 1:1 coaching from fleet decarbonization experts while learning from fleet managers, industry leaders, and policy experts who know the ins and outs of the process and financial incentives. The Accelerator is designed to equip businesses with everything they …
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Courses are filling up fast! Register now. Marine Systems 5-day Intensives are back! Some course dates are already on a wait list so be sure to register for your spot now. Marine Electrical: March 20-24 (wait list) & June 26-30 Marine Diesel Engines: March 27-31 (nearing wait list) & August 7-11 Marine Outboard Engines: …
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Upcoming Course: How to Start a Kelp Farm Join GreenWave’s online How to Start a Kelp Farm guided course and community starting Tuesday, January 10 at 2 PM ET. Turn your ocean farming dream into a reality in our 6-week guided learning journey through GreenWave’s Ocean Farming Hub. Each week, participate in live online sessions …
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If your fishing venture is seeking an alternative, GreenWave kelp farming seems lke an interesting option. Below is from their latest newsletter. Learn more at Greenwave.org Seaweed-Based Packaging for People and the Planet One of seaweed’s superpowers is that it has many uses–it’s the soy of the sea without all the downsides. Seaweed can be …
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Electrical March 20-24, 2023 June 26-30, 2023 Diesel Engines March 27-31, 2023 August 7-11, 2023 Corrosion July 24-28, 2023 Click on Blue class titles to learn more and register.
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You might already know this…or not. It was not what this editor expected. Enjoy. Waterlust You Tube Channel Here.
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Rising tide: Pacific Northwest could soon double or triple its small number of seaweed farms Read the article: https://www.kuow.org/stories/rising-tide-pacific-northwest-could-soon-double-or-triple-its-small-number-of-seaweed-farms
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This is potentially relevant for some of our members as it can be a complex subject for anyone looking to buy a home in our current housing market. Information page HERE When: Thursday, October 20th 5:30pm to 7:30pm Where: New American Funding 2200 W Sims Way #203 Port Townsend, WA Info: 360-301-7575 contact@emilycaryl.com During this …
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First Annual EV Expo hosted by the Chamber of Jefferson County. See the Chamber’s Events page for more info and click the image below to download and print the flyer. Owners are welcome to come and talk about their EVs.
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