SAN DIEGO—The Port of San Diego is seeking applicants for the next cohort of the Portside Community Academy, a program designed to build stronger ties between the Port and surrounding communities. This program offers a chance to explore groundbreaking advancements in the maritime industry that directly impact health and quality of life around San Diego Bay.
Sessions, available in both English and Spanish, will begin in September. Through engaging lectures and interactive tours, you’ll gain insights into the port’s clean air and electrification initiatives, how these projects are improving air quality and quality of life for residents and cutting-edge technology shaping the future of the maritime industry.
The academy goes beyond classroom learning. You’ll have the opportunity to take a narrated boat tour of San Diego Bay and embark on a guided bus tour exploring marine terminals.
This free program is designed for adult community members residing in areas surrounding the port, including Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, National City, Chula Vista, Coronado and Imperial Beach. The Portside Community Academy is open to all residents interested in learning more about the port’s commitment to environmental responsibility and positive community engagement.
Chairman Frank Urtasun of the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners encourages everyone to apply: “This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your community, learn about our clean air and electrification efforts and become a voice for positive change.”
Upon completion of the program, you’ll receive a certificate and the chance to be recognized at a Board of Port Commissioners meeting. Recent graduates have praised the program’s format, highlighting the valuable discussions with speakers and the opportunity to learn from peers. Additionally, they emphasized the benefit of gaining in-depth knowledge about port projects and hearing firsthand from port employees about their daily operations.
Visit https://www.portofsandiego.org/ to learn more and sign up for the Portside Community Academy interest list.
