Summer - Certified Sailing Instructor Training @ Willamette Sailing Club

• Staggered 2 weeks of workplace skill-building in Portland and Vancouver (public speaking, resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, etc.)

• 3-5 days of on-site job shadowing with chosen company

 

School Year - Mentorship, Recreational Events, Overnight Sailing Trips, Support

• Students are paired with a mentor for the school year  *Mentors are mandatory for year one and will be supplied upon request for years two, three, and four. 

• An academic tutor will be supplied if requested 

• One in-person event each month (hiking, sailing, climbing, movie screenings)

• Students will be encouraged to join the HS Sailing team on scholarships

• NauticEd courses will be supplied to increase sailing knowledge outside of summer months and in-person events

• Overnight sailing trips (2-4 days trips to Government Island, St. Helens, Beacon Rock) *must have completed beginner’s sailing to participate

• Access to STEM field trips and career fairs 

• Volunteer work: students are required to volunteer a minimum of 12 hours per year to participate in programming

• Receive staff assistance to apply for TWIC and/or MMC (Maritime Credentials)