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https://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/ 2024-03-11 2024-03-11T14:00:00.000Z 10 00 am Freddy Pereira [email protected] 786-626-9725 PortMiami announces new workforce development program Seaport partners with Seaboard Marine and Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Office of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education to train future workforce Seaport partners with Seaboard Marine and Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Office of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education to train future workforce As part of Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Future Ready Plan, PortMiami has created a workforce development program to support the maritime industry. The initiative includes apprenticeship programs and access to an interactive website for employers and jobseekers. Three, new paid apprenticeship programs will be available for diesel systems technicians, diesel off-road maintenance technicians and commercial refrigeration technicians. PortMiami is partnering with Seaboard Marine and Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Office of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education on one- and two-year apprenticeship programs, which combine paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction to prepare maritime industry workers.  “This collaborative public-private partnership ensures that all residents have access to training and good-paying jobs, which will also help fill employment gaps in the maritime industry,” said Mayor Levine Cava. “We need to equip our residents for success in our community’s highest growth industries. The Miami-Dade Future Ready Plan is building the economy of the future, today.” Residents 18 years-old and over can apply for the 1800-hour Diesel Systems Technician, the 600-hour Diesel Off-road Maintenance Technician, or and the 450-hour Commercial Refrigeration Technician (Reefer) apprenticeship training programs through the Office of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education by calling 305-558-8000. “We at Miami-Dade County Public Schools are thrilled to partner with PortMiami and Seaboard Marine on this pioneering initiative. These apprenticeship programs prepare our students with the skills necessary to thrive in the maritime industry,” stated Dr. Jose L. Dotres, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “This is another reason why M-DCPS is the best choice.” “As a trade leader in ocean transportation and logistics, it’s critical that we train, place, and retain a strong labor force at PortMiami,” said Bruce Brecheisen, Executive Vice President, Seaboard Marine. “Through this initiative, we are proud to shape the next generation of highly skilled professionals who will drive our industry’s continued growth and success.” Additionally, the County launched www.Workforce.Miami, an easy-to-use website for job seekers and employers to find each other. Seaboard Marine is PortMiami’s first partner to post job opportunities on the website. About PortMiami PortMiami is recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World and Global Gateway of the Americas. The port is among Miami-Dade County’s most important economic engines contributing $43 billion annually to the local economy and supporting more than 334,500 jobs. 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Seaport partners with Seaboard Marine and Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Office of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education to train future workforce

MIAMI-DADE ( March 11, 2024 )–

As part of Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Future Ready Plan, PortMiami has created a workforce development program to support the maritime industry. The initiative includes apprenticeship programs and access to an interactive website for employers and jobseekers. Three, new paid apprenticeship programs will be available for diesel systems technicians, diesel off-road maintenance technicians and commercial refrigeration technicians. PortMiami is partnering with Seaboard Marine and Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Office of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education on one- and two-year apprenticeship programs, which combine paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction to prepare maritime industry workers.

“This collaborative public-private partnership ensures that all residents have access to training and good-paying jobs, which will also help fill employment gaps in the maritime industry,” said Mayor Levine Cava. “We need to equip our residents for success in our community’s highest growth industries. The Miami-Dade Future Ready Plan is building the economy of the future, today.”

Residents 18 years-old and over can apply for the 1800-hour Diesel Systems Technician, the 600-hour Diesel Off-road Maintenance Technician, or and the 450-hour Commercial Refrigeration Technician (Reefer) apprenticeship training programs through the Office of Postsecondary Career and Technical Education by calling 305-558-8000.

“We at Miami-Dade County Public Schools are thrilled to partner with PortMiami and Seaboard Marine on this pioneering initiative. These apprenticeship programs prepare our students with the skills necessary to thrive in the maritime industry,” stated Dr. Jose L. Dotres, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “This is another reason why M-DCPS is the best choice.”

“As a trade leader in ocean transportation and logistics, it’s critical that we train, place, and retain a strong labor force at PortMiami,” said Bruce Brecheisen, Executive Vice President, Seaboard Marine. “Through this initiative, we are proud to shape the next generation of highly skilled professionals who will drive our industry’s continued growth and success.”

Additionally, the County launched www.Workforce.Miami, an easy-to-use website for job seekers and employers to find each other. Seaboard Marine is PortMiami’s first partner to post job opportunities on the website.

About PortMiami
PortMiami is recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World and Global Gateway of the Americas. The port is among Miami-Dade County’s most important economic engines contributing $43 billion annually to the local economy and supporting more than 334,500 jobs. For more information, please visit www.portmiami.biz.