Maritime and Transportation Industry Workforce Focus Group Findings

These presentation slides, provided by Southeast Maritime and Transportation (SMART) Center, cover 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. These slides include the following sections: Group Purpose and Composition, Meeting Forum, Overview of Participants, Findings, Top In-Demand Occupations, Additional Workforce Needs, Key Skill Needs, Top Skills Needed for Welders, Top Skills for Electricians, Top Skills for Mechanics, General Employability Skills, Education and Training, Career Pathways, Hiring Needs and Big Picture, and more.