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.
Trades and Triumphs
Dr. Shonda Windham - Planning Futures for Students
We sat down to talk with Dr. Shonda Windham, and she is an amazing educator. She talks every day with high school students that are trying to decide what are they going to do with their lives after high school.
She helps them make those decisions about college or going into the workforce. She knows how to talk to students about those critical decisions. She talks with their parents, and she knows how to talk with those teachers to help them help those students make those critical decisions.
The Regional Maritime Training System, RMTS, was established using a $11 million (41%) Good Jobs Challenge Grant awarded by the Economic Development Administration and is supported by $12.1 million (46%) provided through BlueForge Alliance in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Navy, and $3.5 million (13%) in funding by other sources. The Regional Maritime Training System, led by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. VA Relay 711.
Visit www.maritimejobsva.com to discover what career and training opportunities are right for you in the Hampton Roads maritime industry.
The Regional Maritime Training System (RMTS) was established using a $11 million (41%) Good Jobs Challenge Grant awarded by the Economic Development Administration. It is supported by $12.1 million (46%) provided through BlueForge Alliance in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Navy, $850,000 (3%) from the U.S. Department of Labor/ETA – Community Project Funding, and $3.5 million (10%) from non-federal sources.