Department of Homeland Security in coordination with Department of Transportation and Department of Labor, has developed the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort U.S. National Workforce Development Plan. This Plan addresses challenges in building icebreakers domestically and identifies opportunities to enhance the skills of American workers. It incorporates best practices, stakeholder input, and aligns with the Administration’s broader workforce development strategy, America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age.

TeachWelding.org, the official home of the MAC Project's welding education resources. Whether you're a student exploring career options, a teacher looking for industry-connected lessons, or an employer seeking skilled workers, you've come to the right place.

The MAC Cross-Sector Navigator is a resource created by the MAC Welding Framework Project. The MAC industry sectors of Maritime, Agriculture and Natural Resource, and Construction share a need for skilled welders and a commitment to collaborative workforce solutions.

The Multi-Generation Maritime Navigation Guide was created to be a readily accessible, open education resource, for elementary students, families, teachers, and community groups who want to learn more about our connections to the water and all the amazing jobs that come with it.

The Washington Maritime Federation commissioned McKinley Research Group, in association with High Peak Strategy, to conduct a study of the economic impact of Washington’s maritime industry in 2022. The following are key findings from the study.

The Fishery Friendly Climate Action released reports in 2025 around transition local commercial fishing fleets to a low-carbon future.

In accordance with the requirements of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has developed and published a Mariner Workforce Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027 (the Plan) to recruit, train, and retain merchant mariners.

Rocky Mountain Institute's Roadmap Study details policy and recommendations required to transition WA state shipping commerce to Zero-Emissions Fuels by 2050.

Links to Programming, Curriculum, Career Pathway Maps, Experiential Resources.

Links to Maritime Related Associations, Organizations, Classifications, Government/Credentialing and Agencies.

Congressional Budget Office Nonpartisan Analysis for the U.S. Congress: An Analysis of the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2024 Shipbuilding Plan

This resource guide is a living document. We will continually update and edit to share relevant and current resources related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging for workforce education.