What We Do
WWC Coalition
The Working Waterfront Coalition (WWC) is a first-of-its-kind San Francisco Bay Area industry-led workforce development initiative aimed at building a workforce pipeline to address the shortage of maritime professionals crucial for the operation and expansion of water transport. WWC is a coalition of employer partners comprised of leading organizations from shipyards, tugboat companies, ferry service providers, ports and more to provide job opportunities to well-trained program participants. WWC will recruit participants through partnerships with community-based organizations, county workforce development boards and probation departments in Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano and San Francisco Counties and others, and WWC will hold training sessions focused on the marine trades, water transport and personal and professional development. Throughout the training process, WWC will provide a full suite of wrap-around services to ensure the success of the program’s participants, including a stipend to cover general expenses, transport to and from classes, access to child-care, nutrition assistance, legal assistance, and more. Finally, once a training session is complete, WWC will assist participants in securing well-paying jobs via first source hiring agreements with Bay Area maritime employers.
Why It Matters
WaterfrontJobs.com was created with a clear mission.
The mission is to bridge the gap between the abundance of available maritime jobs and the pressing need for skilled workers within the maritime industry. With hundreds of maritime positions waiting to be filled, the creation of WaterfrontJobs.com serves as a vital conduit for connecting eager job seekers with rewarding career opportunities in the maritime sector.
Extending beyond mere job placement.
It addresses a critical need within Hispanic and other minority communities, where access to high-quality employment opportunities may be limited. By focusing efforts on these communities, WaterfrontJobs.com aims to foster economic empowerment and promote diversity within the maritime workforce.
Waterfrontjobs.com is an essential catalyst.
Waterfront jobs represents an essential catalyst for economic growth, diversity, and the empowerment of young people within the maritime sector. Through its innovative approach to job placement and community engagement, WaterfrontJobs.com is not just filling positions – it’s shaping futures and building stronger, more resilient communities.