Pathways

Maritime|253 will play a big role in preparing workers for maritime jobs in the South Puget Sound Region and beyond. Our programs will help students build skills in ship operations, safety, environmental responsibility, leadership, and new technology. We understand that maritime is a global industry that needs a well-trained and skilled workforce with a wide variety of knowledge and experiences.

Explore your future through hands-on learning, college credit, and industry credentials. Choose from four high-demand pathways: Sustainability, Technology, Port Operations & Logistics, and Advanced Maritime Manufacturing. Each program is a 2-year, half-day model designed to give you up to 1,080 hours of training, industry-recognized credentials, and dual credit toward college.

Sustainability Pathway

What you’ll do: Students explore the future of clean energy and conservation. You’ll install solar panels and wind turbines, explore alternative fuels, and learn sustainable construction. You’ll also complete outdoor environmental fieldwork, learn about protecting marine and short environments, and apply automation through mechatronics.

Who it’s for: If you like science, engineering, and protecting the environment, or want to help build a more sustainable world, this pathway is for you. Great for students interested in careers in renewable energy, environmental science, or green construction.

Build the clean energy future with solar, wind, alternative fuels, sustainable construction, environmental science, and automation.

Technology Pathway

What you’ll do: Students dive into networking, coding, cybersecurity, drones, and media technology. You’ll set up real-world information technology (IT) systems, test for security vulnerabilities, code with Python, operate drones, design 3D models, and create live audio visual (AV) systems.

Who it’s for: If you like problem-solving, technology, or want to protect systems from hackers, this pathway is a fit. Perfect for students who love coding, robotics, or advanced technologies and want careers in cybersecurity, software, IT, electrical or automation.

Learn about information technology, networking, cybersecurity, programming, drones, autonomous vessels, mechatronics, and design.

Port Operations & Logistics Pathway

What you’ll do: Students experience the operations that power ports, ships, aviation, and rail. You’ll train in vessel handling simulators, heavy equipment, rail systems, port logistics, physical security, supply chain management, aviation ground school, maritime law and vessel operations.

Who it’s for: If you’re interested in travel, global trade, or hands-on logistics, this is a strong fit. Perfect for students who want to move goods, people, or products across land, sea, and air — or work in maritime operations and port logistics.

Train for careers in logistics, shipping, aviation, rail, maritime operations, and port security.

Advanced Maritime Manufacturing Pathway

What you’ll do: Students design and build the next generation of ships and integrate new and divergent marine technologies. You’ll learn 3D design, additive and subtractive manufacturing, computer assisted tech, welding, composites, naval architecture, and marine electronics. You’ll also work on real vessel repair and build projects.

Who it’s for: If you love building, designing, or working with your hands, this program is for you. Ideal for students who enjoy computer-aided design (CAD), welding, or fabrication and want careers in shipbuilding, marine manufacturing, or naval engineering. 

Specialize in shipbuilding, design, marine welding, robotic welding, composites, CAD, marine engineering, and naval architecture.