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Curious about a career on the water? This no-cost, weeklong maritime exploration program introduces participants to welding, diesel engine repair, refrigeration systems, and vessel operations and deckhand skills. Learn directly from captains and maritime industry professionals through hands-on activities, vessel visits, and real-world demonstrations designed to help you explore career pathways and build employable skills for the maritime industry in our region.

Open to ages 16–29 in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

We'll send you additional information by email, but for now, plan to wear clothes that can get dirty along with waterproof boots or other closed-toe shoes. You'll be working outdoors, on the water, and around machinery and tools that may be dangerous. 

This experience is part of the Westport Maritime Futures program developed in partnership with Emerald Coast Communications, Maiden Voyage, and The Helm. The Westport Maritime Futures program is 100% funded by the US Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Career Connect Washington through an award totalling $243,000. Read more about USDOL grant funding at esd.wa.gov/usdol

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Complete the required Information and Consent form online for each participant.* This form provides us with information about you, your interests, and your emergency contacts, as well as a signed Authorization and Consent to participate. If you are under 18, you will need to provide your parent or guardian's contact information as well and they must sign the Authorization and Consent portion, so work together on this form. If you are over 18, you may enter N/A in the parent/guardian information section and sign the Authorization and Consent yourself. The form takes a few seconds to load. *This form is not currently available, so you may skip this step for now. We'll email the form to you to complete your registration.
2. Return to this page and add the course to your cart.
3. Create an account and check out. Each participant needs their own account and must check out separately. We will confirm receipt of the Information and Consent form and you will have a spot reserved for you. If we haven't received your Information and Consent form within three days of your registration here, you will be dropped and your spot will be open to someone else, but we will reach out to you by phone and email before that happens.
4. Repeat the steps above for additional participants.

Please call (360) 538-2539 for assistance or to register by phone. We're happy to help and will call you back as soon as possible if you have to leave a voicemail!

Enroll in class sessions individually or attend the whole course at a discount. Build confidence using the technology that powers everyday life. This beginner-friendly series covers the basics of smartphones, computers, and common online tools. Designed for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable with modern technology, this series offers clear explanations, hands-on practice, and helpful tips you can use right away.

Enroll in class sessions individually or attend the whole course at a discount. Build confidence using the technology that powers everyday life. This beginner-friendly series covers the basics of smartphones, computers, and common online tools. Designed for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable with modern technology, this series offers clear explanations, hands-on practice, and helpful tips you can use right away.

Enroll in one class session or all six sessions of the series at a discount. Build the digital foundation your business needs to grow. In this practical, hands-on course, you’ll learn how to establish and maintain a professional online presence, streamline daily operations with AI-enhanced productivity tools, and implement simple customer relationship management (CRM) systems to track leads and automate follow-ups. We’ll explore cloud-based file sharing and collaboration, social media content creation and scheduling, and smart digital networking strategies to expand your reach. By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools—and the confidence—to work more efficiently, connect more effectively, and position your business for long-term success.

Receive your certification at this one-day training event.

The flagger training course uses the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) curriculum. It will give you the opportunity to work as a certified flagger and be listed on the National Flagger Database. You'll earn a certification valid for three (3) years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, as well as a national certification that will allow you to work in all other states.

As a trained flagger, you will be able to establish proper warning and traffic control in a work zone to assure the safety of workers and to ensure traffic moves safely and consistently.

Registration fee includes book, test, and flagger certification cards.

Course Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age at the time of the class.
• Must have picture ID to present on the day of class.
• Must pass test with 80% or better to obtain certification. Must pay in full to retake.
• Must arrive no later than 7:55 am to be admitted. Entrance is prohibited after 8:00 am.

PLEASE NOTE: Each attendee for this class needs their own email address in order to be added to the ATSSA flagger database. Duplicate emails during the registration process will not be accepted.

Good to Know
Grays Harbor College cannot provide replacement cards. If you lose your flagger card, call 1-800-272-8772 + 0 (or email customerservice@attsa.com) for the customer service representative. You will need to tell the representative you took the Washington class. There is a card replacement fee of $10 per card. WA cards are good in WA, OR, ID, and MT. ATSSA cards are good in all states except WA and OR.

Receive your certification at this one-day training event.

The flagger training course uses the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) curriculum. It will give you the opportunity to work as a certified flagger and be listed on the National Flagger Database. You'll earn a certification valid for three (3) years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, as well as a national certification that will allow you to work in all other states.

As a trained flagger, you will be able to establish proper warning and traffic control in a work zone to assure the safety of workers and to ensure traffic moves safely and consistently.

Registration fee includes book, test, and flagger certification cards.

Course Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age at the time of the class.
• Must have picture ID to present on the day of class.
• Must pass test with 80% or better to obtain certification. Must pay in full to retake.
• Must arrive no later than 7:55 am to be admitted. Entrance is prohibited after 8:00 am.

PLEASE NOTE: Each attendee for this class needs their own email address in order to be added to the ATSSA flagger database. Duplicate emails during the registration process will not be accepted.

Good to Know
Grays Harbor College cannot provide replacement cards. If you lose your flagger card, call 1-800-272-8772 + 0 (or email customerservice@attsa.com) for the customer service representative. You will need to tell the representative you took the Washington class. There is a card replacement fee of $10 per card. WA cards are good in WA, OR, ID, and MT. ATSSA cards are good in all states except WA and OR.

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Mastering Meta Business Suite for busy business owners. The course covers scheduling posts in advance, responding professionally to customer messages, and interpreting basic Insights to understand follower engagement.

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