
Trades and Triumphs
Dive into the dynamic world of the maritime industry with our podcast series! Explore the stories behind the people who power this thriving sector, uncovering their journeys from humble beginnings to industry leaders. Each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the careers and businesses that keep the maritime world moving. Brought to you by the Regional Maritime Training System and powered by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, this series is your gateway to understanding the pulse of an industry that’s charting the course for the future.
Podcasting since 2024 • 15 episodes
Trades and Triumphs
Latest Episodes
Shawn Avery - The Challenges, Opportunity and Progress of the Maritime Industry in Hampton Roads
For this episode, we talked with Sean Avery, who's president and CEO of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. Listen closely as Sean talks about the challenges, the opportunities, and the progress that's being made in the region.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:14

Tracey Nales - CEO of EM Ship Repair LLC.
We sat down with Tracy Nails of EM Ship Repair, she's half of a husband and wife team that own a company that is working in the Hampton Roads maritime industry. Father and husband are maritime workers, Tracy went to college, got her MBA
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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18:24

Zack Cartwright - From Ambulances to Instruments to CNC.
We just finished talking with Zack Cartwright at Fairlead in Portsmouth, Virginia. The arc of this conversation went from ambulances to instruments, from music to jeeps. If it doesn't sound like that makes sense, watch this interview to the end...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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25:13
