Career Exploration

NorthWest School of Wooden Boat Building| Age 18+ 

Make a Living, Craft a Life 

Welcome to the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding located in Port Hadlock, Washington. The Boat School is an educational institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Colleges and Schools (ACCSC), and attracts students from around the world. 

Founded in 1981, the School has taught wooden boatbuilding and marine systems skills to more than 1,600 students. We offer full-time programs that include a 12 month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Boatbuilding, a 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensive courses in Marine Systems topics. 

•  Boatbuilding AOS Degree Program 

• Marine Systems Diploma Program 

• Marine Systems Intensive Program 

• Scholarship 

• Virtual Open House 

• Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook 

 

Washington State is rich in marine resources and maritime careers. Core Plus Maritime helps students prepare for career paths that literally span the globe.

 

Visit Delta’s careers site to learn more about our opportunities at Delta. Each page features day-in-the-life videos, frequently asked questions and news articles. Click the links below to start exploring. 

Airport Customer Service & Cargo 

Technical Operations 

Internships & Co-Ops 

• Explore your Career Path at ReadyWA.org 

• King County Water District virtual job-shadowing events 

• Bellevue College Institute for Business and Information Technology Advising Day 

• Find your path, prepare for your journey, and/or connect with colleges at College and Career Compass Washington.  

• Washington Business Week Virtual Leadership Camp- see Virtual Information Sessions for camp dates and details 

• Occupational Mobility Explorer

Labor and Industry states that an apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with related instruction, all under the supervision of a journey-level professional.  Apprentices are paid while they learn and develop knowledge, skills and abilities for a new Career Field.

To find an apprenticeship that is right for you use, Apprenticeship Finder, Apprenticeship FACT Sheet  Labor & Industries Apprenticeship Look Up, or schedule in-person counseling.  

 

Safeboats Careers 

At SAFE, we offer competitive pay and great benefits. We work hard, but we also have fun. Dress is casual and jeans are the norm, even for the front office. Our team members tend to stay for a long time; the average tenure of our team members is eight years, and many have been with us from the beginning. 

Full-time Team Member Benefits 

SAFE Boats International, LLC offers the following benefits to all full-time team members. 

• We are 100% employee-owned! 

• Our work schedule is four, ten hour days (Monday through Thursday). Enjoy a three day weekend EVERY week! 

• 401K with a matching contribution and a wide variety of investment options available. 

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Plan. Employees have a choice of 3 coverage levels, starting the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment 

• Dental Insurance. 

• Vision Insurance. 

• Life & AD&D Insurance, with 100% of the employee premium paid by the company. 

• Long Term Disability Insurance, with 50% of the employee premium paid by the company. 

• Paid Sick Leave (PSL), Paid Time Off (PTO-personal days), etc. starts accruing on the 1st day of employment. 

• Paid Holidays throughout the year. Currently 8 days (80 hours) 

Worksource: Tukwila, WA

Looking for a Job or Career?  Worksource is a free public agency that assists those looking for employment.  

 

• Research Careers/Job Boards
• Workshops and Hiring Events
• Training and Other Events
• Labor Market Information
• Resume' assistance
• Budget Calculator
• Apprenticeships
• Persons with Disabilities
• And More

• Career Advice 

• Workshops and Hiring Events 

• Statewide Occupation Search 

• Career One Stop 

• Training 

• Apprenticeships 

• Persons with disabilities 

• Contact Worksource 

How to Find an Internship 

 Network 

 If you haven’t already, you’ll quickly discover that one of the best ways to land a job (or an internship!) is through your connections. Think of the older adults in your life, like parents, teachers, administrators, coaches, grandparents, friends, and especially people with interests or careers that align with your future aspirations. Ask your network if they have or know of any internship opportunities, and even if they don’t right now, they’ll be likely to let you know when an opportunity does arise.  

  

Join LinkedIn 

 After networking with your friends and family, consider creating a LinkedIn profile to do some online networking. LinkedIn is an essential tool you will use in your professional career to connect with other professionals and explore job opportunities.  

 Once you’ve built a LinkedIn profile and have added your education, work experience, extracurriculars, and leadership experiences, you’ll be able to attract job recruiters. You can also use the LinkedIn job board to search for internships relevant to your interests and career goals! 

  

Explore Local Opportunities 

 Are there any small, local Seattle businesses you love to support? Consider visiting the store location and asking the owner if they have any unadvertised internship opportunities. Chances are, they’re probably willing to give a loyal customer a chance to help their business succeed! 

  

Discover National Opportunities 

 While local internship opportunities are always a great avenue to explore, national internship opportunities also offer incredible, well-respected experiences for high school students. You can often find national internships online. Search for your field of interest, such as STEM, journalism, and more, to find internships that align with your future major. 

 

Washington State Government 

Boeing 

Port of Seattle 

Dental Assistants 

King County 

Microsoft 

Indeed 

Bright Horizons 

Marine 

 

 

• Explore your Career Path at ReadyWA.org
• King County Water District virtual job-shadowing events
• Bellevue College Institute for Business and Information Technology Advising Day
• Find your path, prepare for your journey, and/or connect with colleges at College and Career Compass Washington. 
• Occupational Mobility Explorer

Pathful is FREE to Renton School District Students.

Pathful connects educators and learners with a network of industry professionals, virtually, bringing real-world relevance and career exposure to all students. Pathful also provides a skills-based volunteering platform for organizations to extend education outreach, and build their brand among the future workforce.

Click on one of the topics below for more information. 

• Creating a Student Account
• Register to join a Live Session
• Browse Video Library
• Research and Compare Careers

Students are able to 

• Bookmark Favorites 

• Compare Careers 

• Browse video library, over 13,00 videos 

• Topics include careers, how to, etc 

• Job Shadows 

• Mock Interviews 

Military recruiters from the United States Air Force, Army, Marines, National Guard, Navy, and more, visit the high schools once a month to share information with students. These visits may be in the Career Center or at a table during lunch. This information may be updated throughout the year.  Learn more about the brances of service at TodaysMilitary.com

• Air Force
• Air National Guard
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marines
• Navy
• Space Force

Futures magazine provides the students and families with a sneak peak into the lives of our serviceman; from their careers, their professional goals, their daily life at work and off work, and educational opportunities and benefits.

WSDOT are stewards of a transportation system, not just a highway system.  We have a responsibility to plan, design, build, operate, and maintain a transportation system that works safely and convenience for the people we serve, regardless of how they get around. 

 

Check website for openings and “Day In The Life” videos. 

 

Sidra Fields 

Regional Recruiter 

fieldss@wsdot.wa.gov 

Nordstrom Careers 

 

Soo Jin Arnold 

Washington Area Recruiter 

Soojin.arnold@nordstrom.com 

 

Corporate and Retail Careers available plus three college internships 

Ashley Furnishings Careers 

Ashley hires for positive attitude and trains for skills.  Find a career in sales, merchandising, warehouse, design etc. 

Georgina Pringle | Field Recruiter 
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. 
20623 34th Ave E | Spanaway, WA 98387 
Cell 608-863-0646 | GPringle@Ashleyfurniture.com  
www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com | www.ashleyfurniture.com 
 
Careers:  ashleycareers.ttcportals.com 
Driver CDL Careers:    ashleydistributionjobs.com 

The Unlicensed Apprentice Program at Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) is the largest training program for entry-level seafarers in the United States. It is designed to prepare students with little or no maritime experience for a seafaring career. The program offers a unique mix of tuition free classroom experience and on the job training. Learn more at mymaritimecareer.org and seafarers.org.  

Apprenticeship Program Overview 

Make a Living, Craft a Life 

Welcome to the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding located in Port Hadlock, Washington. The Boat School is an educational institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Colleges and Schools (ACCSC), and attracts students from around the world. 

Founded in 1981, the School has taught wooden boatbuilding and marine systems skills to more than 1,600 students. We offer full-time programs that include a 12 month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Boatbuilding, a 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensive courses in Marine Systems topics. 

 

•  Boatbuilding AOS Degree Program 

• Marine Systems Diploma Program 

• Marine Systems Intensive Program 

• Scholarship 

• Virtual Open House