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Gracias for Giving Back!

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Gracias for Giving Back! "I volunteer to serve my community because it's in my heart, and meaningful to me." Efrain Lopez faced obstacles growing up in South Central Los Angeles, with its high crime rate, gang activity and f...

Hannah Ferguson - Marine Maintenance Trades Intern

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

Hannah Ferguson, High School Intern Marine Maintenance Trades Hannah first heard about the summer internship program when a close friend of her mother encouraged her to apply. She submitted her application through the Seattl...

High School Intern Spotlight: Seeka Cornejo

Mon, Mar 01, 2021

As a result of the pandemic, the Port of Seattle adapted a virtual high school internship program with a new cohort of local youth each quarter. High school internships are project-based and utilize career connected learning....

High-School Intern Spotlight | Brooke Swanson & Owen Teodoro

Wed, May 24, 2023

High-school Interns Brooke Swanson and Owen Teodoro discuss their growth and experiences during their internships at the Port of Seattle. They discuss their project to increase passengers' awareness of water bottle filling...

Human Resources Intern Pursues Her Passion of Helping Others

Tue, Apr 01, 2014

Human Resources Intern Pursues Her Passion of Helping Others Introduced to the internship program at the Port of Seattle by a close friend, Bemnet Asefa immediately started researching all of the positions available and applied...