PROJECTPRE-RFP

Maritime workforce development program

The Northwest Seaport Alliance
Detected
Jul 7, 2026
119 days ago
Sector
Education & Training
Est. value
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What's planned

The Northwest Seaport Alliance is creating a five‑year Workforce Development Plan and related interlocal agreements to grow a skilled maritime cargo workforce. Resolution 2026‑06 authorizes the CEO to collaborate with public schools, technical colleges, universities, and Tribes, including financial support and in‑kind resources like guest speakers and site visits. Education and training providers, curriculum firms, safety gear suppliers, and workforce consultants can help design programs, deliver training, and equip students as new partnerships are formed from 2026‑2031.

Background

Plan explicitly calls for ILAs or MOAs with qualifying public schools and Tribes and annual reporting on participation and outcomes; some agreements may be in‑kind only, others will include funding.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 7, 2026
Agency
The Northwest Seaport Alliance

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