Addressing Emerging Port and Maritime Industry Workforce Gaps

This 16-page paper, provided by Southeast Maritime and Transportation (SMART) Center, includes the findings from a two-day focus group of Port of Baltimore area employers, workforce intermediaries, and educators. This focus group addressed emerging port and maritime industry workforce gaps. The paper includes the following sections: Overview; Focus Group Background; Composition; Hiring Needs and the Workforce "Big Picture"; Identification of In-Demand Occupations; Spotlight: Credentials and Certifications, Employer-Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; Takeaways for Knowledge; Skills and Abilities (KSAs); Education and Training; and more.