The Wall Street Journal recently ran a feature about the urgent need for young people to staff the vessels of the revived U.S. merchant marine, which political leaders are… Read More
We Work the Waterways
The Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative—a grouping of 15 ports and local governments along the Illinois River joining together for collective action and mutual support—held its inaugural meeting in… Read More
When We Work The Waterways held an industry interaction day in Pittsburgh October 21, for executive director Errin Howard, it was like going back to where it all began. Read More
We Work The Waterways hosted an Industry Interaction Day in Plaquemines Parish, La., October 1, hosting more than 160 students from across three high schools. Students spent the day… Read More
When considering a career in the maritime industry, many young people are drawn to the wheelhouse first. There’s no denying the appeal of standing between the sticks of a towboat. Read More
We Work the Waterways (WWW) announced July 11 the members of its inaugural board of directors and advisory council. Since announcing its transition to an independent organization, WWW leaders have… Read More
“Today I learned that I’m important, and that I matter.” These were the words of a student when asked what the student learned from the We Work the Waterways (WWW)… Read More
“Anything that affects the [maritime] system affects us,” said Brian Mueller, CEO of Heartland Companies, one of the nation’s largest barge-builders. “In an emergency, there may not be enough blue-water… Read More
Colby Brammer, a 17-year-old from St. Amant, La., was inspired to follow through on his interest in the maritime industry after attending an Industry Interaction Day held late last… Read More
After spending a year as a nonprofit organization affiliated with Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. (IRPT), We Work the Waterways (WWW) will begin operating independently as a standalone 501(c)(3)… Read More
