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On Feb 22, 2024, at 9:55 AM, Betsy Davis <betsy@nwswb.edu> wrote:
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I am excited to share with you that *today* MARAD recognized the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding as one of 32 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and
Education (CoE) in the country. Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education | MARAD (dot.gov) <https://scanmail.trustwave.com/?c=16439&d=jorX5bxpGBI_aVqo2SNh
_I44mfU_qVxbwjfn8zc8yQ&u=https%3a%2f%2fwww%2emaritime%2edot%2egov%2feducation%2fmaritime-centers-excellence> . In combination with Peninsula College being recognized as part of the
“Pacific Northwest Maritime Industries Education Alliance (PAC Maritime)” I think it’s a good showing for the North Olympic Peninsula! Hopefully that combination can both serve existing
businesses to grow and retain jobs, and also be one of the draws for new businesses looking to move to our region.
From the attached MARAD press release:
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 32 Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and
Education. The designated COEs consist of 50 maritime training locations across 17 states and Guam. The designation recognizes and promotes support to post-secondary maritime training
programs that prepare students for careers in the maritime industry.
“Our country depends on a highly-skilled mariner workforce to strengthen both our economy and our national security,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “The 32 Centers
of Excellence we're designating today will promote training opportunities outside of traditional four-year degree programs and will bring more Americans into these great maritime careers.”
“Our Centers of Excellence designations recognize the high standards of maritime education and training provided by these organizations,” said Maritime Administrator Ann Phillips. “These
institutions play a critical role in providing domestic mariners with the expertise needed to best serve the maritime industry.”
Betsy
Betsy Davis
Executive Director
Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
www.nwswb.edu <http://scanmail.trustwave.com/?c=16439&d=jorX5bxpGBI_aVqo2SNh_I44mfU_qVxbwjS08DtrmA&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2enwswb%2eedu%2f>
cell: 206-390-0381
NWSWB’s mission is to teach and preserve boatbuilding and marine systems skills while developing the individual as a craftsperson
From: Wall, Gerard (MARAD) <gerard.wall@dot.gov <mailto:gerard.wall@dot.gov> >
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:02 AM
To: Bob Hartman <bob.hartman@board.nwswb.edu <mailto:bob.hartman@board.nwswb.edu> >
Cc: Betsy Davis <betsy@nwswb.edu <mailto:betsy@nwswb.edu> >; CoE, DMWTE <CoEDMWTE@dot.gov <mailto:CoEDMWTE@dot.gov> >
Subject: Today’s MARAD Press Release is about your institution!
We are pleased to inform you that the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding has been designated as a 2024 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education
(CoE)! This designation is valid for five (5) years.
MARAD announced your CoE designation today in the attached press release. Your CoE designation letter and CoE Certificate have been mailed to your institution’s CEO and copies are attached.
Please visit the MARAD CoE homepage <https://scanmail.trustwave.com/?c=16439&d=jorX5bxpGBI_aVqo2SNh_I44mfU_qVxbwjfn8zc8yQ&u=https%3a%2f%2fwww%2emaritime%2edot%2egov%2feducation%2fmaritime-centers-e
xcellence> and our 2024 CoE Interactive Map <https://scanmail.trustwave.com/?c=16439&d=jorX5bxpGBI_aVqo2SNh_I44mfU_qVxbwmDlpGdpyg&u=https%3a%2f%2fmaps%2edot%2egov%2fportal%2fapps%2fdashboards%2fb6fa
e78ce08043ffa189cc986b305a49> for further information about our designees.
We look to continue to develop strong partnerships with and between all the designated CoEs. To facilitate that process, your CoE team is invited to attend a virtual MARAD briefing
session for all 2024 CoE designees on Wednesday, March 6, 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. EST. A meeting scheduler with details will be distributed soon.
Congratulations on your selection as a 2024 designee of the Centers of Excellence Program!
…
Regards,
Gerard
Gerard Wall
Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and
Education (CoE) Program Manager
Office of Maritime Labor and Training
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington DC 20590
Email: gerard.wall@dot.gov <mailto:gerard.wall@dot.gov>
Office: (202) 366-7273
Cell: (202) 768-5252
MAR 650, W23-470
<2024 COE NWSWB.pdf>
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