International WorkBoat Show to Present Workforce Day, with Workforce Seminars and a Louisiana Workforce Commission Career Fair

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, October 08, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- There are almost 55,000 maritime jobs in Louisiana that contribute over $11.3 billion annually to the state's economy, according to a study commissioned by the Transportation Institute last year. The study, conducted by Pricewaterhouse-Coopers (PwC), said that Louisiana also ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in maritime jobs per capita, with one in every 83 jobs connected to the state's domestic maritime industry.

What jobs are currently available in the maritime industry? What types of skills are needed? How can job seekers hook up with training programs and maritime businesses? How can maritime businesses attract new employees? How will the industry replace an aging workforce?

To answer these questions and others, the International WorkBoat Show will present Workforce Day at the 2015 Show. It will include a Maritime Workforce Career Fair presented by the Louisiana Workforce Commission and a series of panel presentations on workforce development.

Workforce Day will take place on day three of the 2015 WorkBoat Show, Thursday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

"This new addition to the International WorkBoat Show schedule is designed to match up workers with companies in the commercial marine industry," said David Krapf, editor in chief of WorkBoat magazine.

According to maritime employers surveyed by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and the Louisiana Community Technical College System, companies will need as many as 3,000 additional employees for maritime operations in Louisiana in the next five years.

Maritime Workforce Career Fair
Employers and training providers will be available to discuss career and training opportunities with attendees during Career Day. Nearly 60 exhibitors are expected to participate.

If you are an employer or training provider interested in participating in the Maritime Workforce Career Fair at the International Workboat Show, please contact Jennifer Impastato at 985-320-7601 or [email protected]. There is no cost for exhibitors to participate in the Career Fair.

Individuals interested in learning more about career opportunities in the maritime industry can register to attend the Career Fair. This includes free access to the International WorkBoat Show exhibit hall as well as discounts to additional conference programming. Job seekers can register here: http://www.workboatshow.com/workforce-job-seekers/. Those already registered to attend the International WorkBoat Show do not need to complete a separate registration to attend the Career Fair.

Registrants also have the option to upgrade to the International WorkBoat Show full Conference Passport. Job Fair registrants that upgrade will receive the discounted price of $200 for unlimited access to all conference sessions (Tuesday-Thursday), plus exclusive access to the VIP lounge which includes: Q&A time with presenters, charging stations, WiFi, meeting space, and complimentary snacks and beverages on all show days.

Workforce Day Conference Sessions
Three panel discussions are set for the Workforce Day, with all sessions held in the Rivergate Room. Sessions include:

- Building a Better Workforce, 10:30 a.m.--11:15 a.m.
- Millennials, The Next Generation of Mariners, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Hiring Veterans: Today's Heroes are Tomorrow's Workforce, 1p.m.-1:45 p.m.

The cost of all Workforce Day activities is free, attendees simply have to preregister.

About the WorkBoat Show
The International WorkBoat Show is North America's largest commercial marine trade show and conference. The 36th edition of the show will be held from Tuesday, Dec. 1, through Thursday, Dec. 3. This year's show will feature more than 1,100 exhibitors and a comprehensive conference program with programming in five tracks. The show is expected to attract nearly 15,000 people.

Qualified members of the commercial marine industry can attend the keynote and Exhibit Hall for free by registering to attend on or before Nov. 30, 2015. To register to attend, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com.

If you are interested in exhibiting at the show, contact Chris Dimmerling, sales director, at [email protected] or (207) 842-5666. For exhibitor information, visit
http://www.workboatshow.com/why-exhibit/

The International WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference takes place in Halls A through F in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Registration is located in the lobby outside of Hall A. The conference and keynotes will take place in the lobby area of Hall A.

For further information, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com.

About WorkBoat
WorkBoat is part of the Diversified Business Communications portfolio of commercial marine events, publications and digital products. The WorkBoat brand has been connecting qualified buyers with leading suppliers for more than 70 years. In print through WorkBoat magazine, online at WorkBoat.com, face-to-face at the International WorkBoat Show and through education with the Professional Series, WorkBoat delivers high quality information to all segments of the marine industry in North America. For more information, visit www.workboat.com.

About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications, based in Portland, Maine, provides information and market access through face-to-face events, publications and digital products. Diversified serves a number of industries including: seafood, food service, natural and organic, healthcare, commercial marine and business management. Diversified operates divisions in Australia, Hong Kong, India, the UK and Canada. For more information, visit: http://www.divcom.com.

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