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WA Maritime Federations 2023 EIS


This is not the PTMTA’s study but one the state created for all of WA. https://www.maritimefederation.com/uploads/1/0/9/1/109194033/wa_maritime_impacts_2022_-_report.pdf  

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West Sound STEM seeks industry partners


West Sound STEM Seeks Industry Partners   Why is partnership with West Sound STEM Network so important? It’s a chance to promote your industry and gain recognition, as well as work with K12 partners The Network covers both Clallam and Jefferson Counties Work with over 70 Network member organizations to leverage resources and maximize impact …

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Maritime WA: Interpretation Grants Now Available


The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is thrilled to announce the inaugural Maritime Washington Grant Program, supporting projects that interpret our state’s maritime heritage. Nonprofits, government entities, Tribes, educational institutions, and other organizations that share Washington’s water-based stories are encouraged to explore this new funding opportunity! Types of Grants Available In this grant cycle, we are …

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Helpful Tax advice from a Commercial Fishing CPA


From National Fisherman: Click image to read the article: he end of the year signals that it’s time to get our receipts together to pay “the man.” To follow up on our budgeting conversation (Fish Wife Maureen Marinkovich guides seasonal income management), I picked the brain of an accountant who understands the industry and offers …

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NWSWB’s Shop Talk


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Women in Boatbuilding group


Always interested in sharing things from like minded folks around the world.Check it out:

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Free USCG Risk Mitigation Series V- NOV 1


Reminder November 1, 2023 USCG Risk Mitigation Series 5 Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology The U.S. Coast Guard and the American Boat and Yacht Council announce the fifth edition of the Risk Mitigation Series; “Navigating Compliance in the Age of Evolving Technology,” scheduled for November 1, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 Eastern Daylight …

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Halibut Schooners and anchor testing -Local videos


Our local expert anchor testing Steve Goodwin took the time to make a great video honoring the Halibut schooners that recently hauled out in Port Townsend. If you do not know Steve and are curious about anchors, he has developed a methodology for testing all kinds of anchors in our regional waters and his results …

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Maritime High School announces partnership with the Seattle Maritime Academy


Innovative and groundbreaking—a partnership between Highline Public Schools, Northwest Maritime Center, and Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA) has officially been established to further address the increasing need for maritime employees. Since opening in 2021, it has been the mission of Maritime High School (MHS) to prepare its graduates for maritime careers or post-secondary education to continue …

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Free Simulator tours at the NWMC


This is pretty interesting if you have not yet sampled the simulator. Check it out.

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NWSWB New Scholarships Available


EXCITING SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT We’ve got some awesome news to share with you! The school has recently received new scholarship funds and we’re eager to award them for Boatbuilding and Marine Systems programs beginning October 2, 2023. With the aim to make a significant difference and provide impactful scholarships, we are offering awards of up to …

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NWSWB Admissions Open House May 12th


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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UPCOMING JOB FAIR MAY 12th- Join us the PTMTA booth!


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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Scholarships available for NWSWB programs


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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Are you available on April 12 or April 19 to speak for 20+ minutes at the NWMC?


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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Boat School Scholarships- Apply Now


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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Seeking Real World Readiness partners


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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Law prohibits use of Irgarol Paints as of 1/01/2023


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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Sail Better Classes 1/25/23


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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