Dec 3-5, 2025  •  Morial Convention Center  •  New Orleans, LA

Agenda Session

Student & Industry Workforce Summit

Nov 13 2024

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM CST

Room 220

Join Core Group Resources for the Student & Industry Workforce Summit where the theme is Preparing the Workforce of the Future.

Attendees will hear from industry leaders who are actively recruiting and assisting the next generation of mariners establish a successful career. Panelists will include representatives from Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Texas A&M Galveston, SUNY Maritime, and the U.S. Maritime Administration as well Core Group Resources and Core Group Consulting. More to be confirmed!

Discussion points:

  • Meeting the demand for mariners, maritime professionals, and skilled laborers.
  • What are the notable trends in industry workforce requirements?
  • How do we meet the current demand and into the future?
  • Educating for the future industry – How do we educate for a future with A.I., digital twins, cybersecurity needs, etc.
  • What are the notable trends in maritime training and education?

Speakers

Texas A&M Galveston

- COO, VP, & Superintendent

Core Group Resources

- Director of Talent Acquisition for Crewing

NextOp

- Executive Director

U.S. Maritime Administration

- Office of Maritime Labor and Training

Massachusetts Maritime

- VP of External Affairs

SUNY Maritime

- Dean for the School of Maritime Education & Training

San Jacinto College

- Associate Vice Chancellor Maritime

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