Building Talent Pipelines: How Ports Partner with Local Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs Virtual Lunch & Learn Presentations

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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This Lunch & Learn discussed how ports are building strong partnerships with local Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. Speakers from Tacoma, Vancouver, and Kalama shared successful strategies, from maritime tech and skill center collaborations to internships and student‑run retail. This was an inspiring presentation with practical, replicable ideas for connecting students with real‑world career pathways. Please click on the links below for the presentations and a video of the entire presentation.

Thank you to our speakers:

Leslie Barstow, Port of Tacoma
Mike Bomar, Port of Vancouver USA
Mark Wilson, Port of Kalama

Port of Tacoma PDF Presentation

Port of Vancouver USA PDF Presentation

Port of Kalama PDF Presentation

Full Zoom Presentation: Building Talent Pipelines: How Ports Partner with Local Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs