Maritime253

Maritime253 A maritime skills center from Tacoma Public Schools & Port of Tacoma. Classes launch Fall 2026! The Maritime 253 social media accounts are not monitored 24/7.

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The doors are open, the classrooms are ready, and we’re counting down to day one! ⚓️Last week, incoming Maritime|253 stu...
09/01/2026

The doors are open, the classrooms are ready, and we’re counting down to day one! ⚓️

Last week, incoming Maritime|253 students and their families toured our brand-new skills center, connected with instructors and got a preview of what’s ahead. We’re just one week away from welcoming students on September 9!

Located at the Port of Tacoma, Maritime|253 is a regional skills center for students in grades 11–12. Students from across the region can enroll while staying connected to their home high school and spend half of their school day building hands-on, career-ready skills at M253.

And there’s still time to join us! 👉 Learn more and explore enrollment at Maritime253.org.

08/23/2026

This is Maritime🌊⚓

Technology plays a vital role in the maritime industry, helping keep operations together and moving forward.

Meet Yvonna Peterson, IT Support Specialist.

Yvonna supports the technology systems used by the Port of Tacoma and The Northwest Seaport Alliance, helping employees stay connected and productive across port operations. Her work connects to Maritime|253’s Technology pathway, showing students how technical skills and hands-on learning can lead to rewarding careers in the maritime industry.

Link in bio to learn more about Maritime|253 and explore career opportunities for students.

08/19/2026

This is Maritime🌊⚓

The maritime industry relies on skilled trades and mechanical expertise to keep equipment running and cargo moving.

Meet Craig Brix, Mechanic (Journey Level).

As a mechanic at the Port of Tacoma, Craig maintains and repairs a wide variety of equipment, from lawn mowers and patrol vehicles to container cranes and straddle carriers. His work combines hands-on problem-solving and technical expertise to help keep port operations running efficiently. Craig's career connects to Maritime|253’s Advanced Maritime Manufacturing pathway, showing students how mechanical skills can lead to rewarding careers in the maritime industry.

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08/14/2026

This is Maritime🌊⚓

Technology and digital security play a critical role in keeping the maritime industry protected and running smoothly.

Meet Eddy Cruz, IT Security Analyst.

Eddy works in cybersecurity at the Port of Tacoma, where he monitors and defends the Port’s computer systems against threats from around the world. His work connects to Maritime|253’s Technology pathway, showing students how skills in cybersecurity and technology can lead to careers in the maritime industry.

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08/09/2026

This is Maritime🌊⚓

The maritime industry depends on skilled professionals who keep the equipment behind global trade running smoothly.

Meet Devin Froud, Lead Crane Mechanic.

As a heavy equipment mechanic at the Port of Tacoma, Devin maintains the cranes and equipment that keep cargo moving through the Port, helping support safe and efficient operations. His work connects to Maritime|253’s Advanced Maritime Manufacturing pathway, showing students how mechanical and technical skills can lead to careers in the maritime industry.

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08/05/2026

This is Maritime🌊⚓

Every product that arrives at a store or business has a journey, and keeping that journey moving takes coordination and teamwork.

Meet Mark Storslee, Operations Service Center Director.

Mark works for The Northwest Seaport Alliance, helping ships and containers navigate in and out of the Port. He and his team ensure vessels and cargo move efficiently so goods can reach their destinations around the world. His work connects to Maritime|253’s Port Operations & Logistics pathway, showing students how careers in logistics help keep global trade moving.

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07/30/2026

This is Maritime🌊⚓

Protecting the environment takes many forms, including cleaning up the impacts of the past to create a healthier future.

Meet Melisa Kegans, Environmental Project Manager.

Melisa works to clean up legacy industrial contamination on land owned by the Port of Tacoma, helping restore and protect the environment for future generations. Her work connects to Maritime|253’s sustainability pathway, showing students how environmental careers can make a lasting impact in their communities.

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Maritime253 Summer Programming 2026 is officially complete! Our Ecology group at the Seaport toured different companies ...
07/22/2026

Maritime253 Summer Programming 2026 is officially complete! Our Ecology group at the Seaport toured different companies on the Port of Tacoma, making important connections with folks in the industry. Students took a beautiful walk down the waterway, explored tugboats, and learned how crews clean up oil spills that happen in the Sound.

After their walk around the Port, this group became the first ever group of students to tour Maritime253! They were able to walk around the building, see their future maker spaces, and lay eyes on some of the state-of-the-art technology incorporated into each pathway.

Want to come see for yourself?
Save the Date!
What: Maritime253 Skills Center Open House
When: August 4th from 4:00-6:00
Where: 1225 Maritime Center Drive

For more information on the Skills Center and how to enroll, visit Maritime253.org

See you soon!

🚢 The wait is almost over — get your first look at Maritime|253!Students and families are invited to step inside the new...
07/15/2026

🚢 The wait is almost over — get your first look at Maritime|253!
Students and families are invited to step inside the new Maritime|253 Skills Center for the first time on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4–6 p.m.
Explore the new facility, check out hands-on learning spaces and industry-grade equipment, meet instructors, and learn how Maritime|253 helps students prepare for high-demand careers.
📍 Maritime|253 Skills Center
1225 Maritime Center Drive
🗓️ Tuesday, Aug. 4
⏰ 4–6 p.m.
Come see where the future of career-connected learning begins!
Learn more and explore enrollment: Maritime253.org

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