Posted on Aug 16, 2022
Washington State Ferries looks to the next generation to staff — and bring diversity to — future...
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..."“Traditionally we've only had a lot of white and men as a part of it and we need more women, we need more diversity, and that's a really key thing that we're trying to reach out to," Hunter said.
Recently, Hunter gave a tour of a ferry to high school students who were mostly Black or brown — students who may have an interest in a future on a boat.
Omari Brown, 18, said he enjoyed seeing the inner workings of the engine room.
“I like the technical side — how it makes you have to have a lot of knowledge and you have to know what you're doing, because one wrong move and everything can go bad," Brown said.
Brown and others said they’re interested in attending the Seattle Maritime Academy when they’re old enough."
..."“Traditionally we've only had a lot of white and men as a part of it and we need more women, we need more diversity, and that's a really key thing that we're trying to reach out to," Hunter said.
Recently, Hunter gave a tour of a ferry to high school students who were mostly Black or brown — students who may have an interest in a future on a boat.
Omari Brown, 18, said he enjoyed seeing the inner workings of the engine room.
“I like the technical side — how it makes you have to have a lot of knowledge and you have to know what you're doing, because one wrong move and everything can go bad," Brown said.
Brown and others said they’re interested in attending the Seattle Maritime Academy when they’re old enough."
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WOW! What a wonderful opportunity for young people who reside in Seattle! My sister and her extended family live in the area.
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