Port of Houston Maritime Academy at Austin High School

Our latest mission is the Port of Houston Maritime Academy that will open at Austin High School in Fall, 2009! The initiative is a partnership with the Port of Houston Authority, the Houston Pilots, HISD and Austin High School The Academy will create student awareness of the maritime industry and the thousands of profitable careers that it offers. Field trips and summer programs will provide real life experiences with vocational and professional opportunities and students will have the option of pursuing licensed jobs upon graduation or continuing their education at community or maritime universities.

 

The future benefit of these academies is incredible! One of the most important roles of a chamber of commerce is to motivate the community, including its young citizens, to love to learn, and to strive to participate in and contribute to society and we are on track toward that destination.