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YMTA HistoryThe Youth Maritime Training Association, a non-profit membership organization was chartered under the laws of the State of Washington in 1996. YMTA was formed by representatives of maritime employers and labor organizations to expand youth awareness of the opportunities available in the maritime field, and facilitate training and education opportunities. YMTA is governed by an elected Board of Directors, Honorary and Advisory Boards. YMTA MilestonesSince our inception in 1996, the Youth Maritime Training Association has reached out to others in our community with similar goals. Listed below are milestones in our history. September 9, 1996 - First YMTA meeting The Youth Maritime Training Association held its first official meeting in the Thea Foss Conference Room at Foss Maritime Company. YMTA Executive Board members were elected;
Harold Holten (Alaska Fishermen's Union) President Members present reviewed and adopted unanimously the Association's bylaws.
December 3, 1996 A meeting between John Stanford, Superintendent Seattle Public Schools and YMTA Executive Board members was held today at 1600 in the Superintendent's office. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce Superintendent Stanford to the YMTA and our goals of providing students in grades K-12 with information about the maritime industry and pathways to careers in our industry. This was a very successful meeting and the YMTA's Executive Board went away with a list of items to bring back to a meeting set for January 14, 1997 with the Superintendent and additional staff from Seattle Public Schools.
January 14, 1997 Members of the YMTA Executive Board met with Superintendent John Stanford and several high school principals, career counselors and School to Work Manager, Shep Siegel at 1600.
This was a positive meeting with lots of questions asked by attendees. The meeting concluded with the Superintendent's acceptance of our proposal and the designation of Ballard High School as the home of the first maritime program. Next step is a meeting with Chuck Chinn, Principal Ballard High School and his staff. We were on our way, there was a "New Kid on the Block". March 17, 1997 YMTA held its first meeting with staff at Ballard High School. Attending the meeting were Chuck Chinn, Principal, Lori Franck, Career Counselor and Jon Kjaerulff representing YMTA. There were discussions on determining how the curriculum would be developed and what it would include; estimate the amount of funding required to start up a maritime program at Ballard High School and how much will come from YMTA; and prepare a joint statement from YMTA and Ballard High School outlining the proposed program. The program will become formalized after review and approval of the Ballard High School Instructional Committee September 4, 1997 - YMTA awarded School to Work grant The Youth Maritime Training Association (YMTA) today announced that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. Working with faculty members from Ballard High School, YMTA will use this funding to develop a high school level maritime training curriculum. April 8, 1997 - YMTA's first educational partnership YMTA and Ballard High School form partnership. January 10, 2000 - Alliance formed with Seattle Propeller Club The Seattle Propeller Club has joined into an alliance with the Youth Maritime Training Association to further the educational goals of both organizations. YMTA, a non-profit organization based in Seattle with goals of bringing the world of maritime to the youth of our region has announced the start up of a semester-long program developed within the framework of Ballard High School’s regular school day. This new and exciting program is intended to introduce high school students to the world of maritime-related careers. Volunteers from industry are encouraged to contact Norm Manly at Foss Maritime, 206-281-3821 or Peter Philips at Pacific Maritime Magazine, (206-284-8285) to learn more about the program. Norm and Peter will also be available at the next luncheon to answer questions. July 18, 2000 - Ballard Maritime Academy awarded Career Cluster grant U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater and U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley today announced that nine pilot sites, including Ballard High School have been selected as pilot sites and will receive funding under the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Building Linkages Career Cluster curriculum project. May 11, 2001 - YMTA hosts Celebration in Maritime Education The Youth Maritime Training Association held a Celebration in Maritime Education on Friday, May 11 at the Seattle Maritime Academy. The weather turned out perfect and the event was well attended, with representatives from many local organizations. November 5, 2002 - YMTA's first partnership on Bainbridge Island YMTA and North Kitsap High School's Marine Technology program form partnership. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts this great program was dropped after the 2004 school year. Instructor Lillian Cone hopes to start the program once the money become available. January 10, 2003 - OSC Marine Technology and YMTA form partnership January 10, 2003 marked a partnership between Sea Tac Occupational Skills Center Marine Technology program and the Youth Maritime Training Association. In a letter from Reba Gilman, Principal/Director OSC to the Youth Maritime Training Association she wrote, "I am pleased to support the formal partnership of OSC's Marine Technology Program and the Youth Maritime Training Association. The cooperation of our two organizations will serve to provide further educational opportunities for high school students interested in marine careers." January 25, 2003 - Northwest Seaport and YMTA to work on projects together Joe Shickich, President Northwest Seaport and Norm Manly, President Youth Maritime Training Association shook hands and so began a long-term partnership that will have a positive impact on the education of high school students and adult volunteers from the Puget Sound area. The two organizations will combine forces to provide students with an education in wooden boats while they learn about the maritime heritage of Puget Sound and the Northwest Coast. March 7, 2003 - YMTA's first partnership in Grays Harbor YMTA and Harbor High School's maritime program form partnership. "On behalf of the Aberdeen School District No. 5 Career and Technical Education department, and our Marine Technology program, I'd like to express how happy we are to have the opportunity to enter into a partnership with your organization. Both of our organizations have the same interests in mind – providing quality education and training opportunities for students enabling them to reach their fullest potentials," wrote Lynn Green, Director of Career and Technical Education. March 13, 2003 - Gig Harbor school first YMTA elementary school partnership "On behalf of Artondale Elementary in the Peninsula School District, we would like to express our enthusiasm for a partnership with the Youth Maritime Training Association. Artondale has enjoyed past partnerships with Foss Maritime, J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding and Totem Ocean Trailer Express. We have also enjoyed trips and speakers from the U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA, Port of Tacoma and local Gig Harbor fishing organizations. Our goal is to Open a window to the maritime world for our students, through cross age teaching with the marine science instructor at Gig Harbor High School, to expand oceanographic knowledge. We look forward, through our partnering with YMTA, to enhancing education opportunities with speakers, field trips, and links with marine technology using computer applications," wrote Jim Coolican, Superintendent. April 15, 2003 - Second partnership in Grays Harbor YMTA and Hoquiam High School's maritime program form partnership. "On behalf of the Hoquiam School District Career and Technical Education department, and our current Marine Science/Technology program, I’d like to express how happy we are to have the opportunity to enter into a partnership with your organization. Both of our organizations have the same interests in mind – providing quality education and training opportunities for students enabling them to reach their fullest potentials. We are eager to generate through our partnership, more enhanced training and education for our students who dream of making a career in the maritime industry," wrote Stan Severson, teacher Hoquiam High School. Due to budget cut this great program was put on hold after the 2004 school year. October 15, 2003 - YMTA partners with north sound high school YMTA and Anacortes High School's Marine Technology program form partnership. "Michael Beemer attended the last meeting of YMTA. He was very impressed with the organization and the opportunity to share resources and ideas with so many businesses and educators in the maritime technology field. Since that time, I have met with our marine technology department and we wish to partner with your association. We are looking forward to working with you in an effort to improve the learning opportunities for our students," wrote Marge Thomas, Director Career/Technical Education. December 10, 2003 - YMTA's first international partnership formed in Venice YMTA and Sebastiano Venier, Venice, Italy's Marine Technology program form partnership. "As the Principal of the Technical Nautical Institute ‘Sebastiano Venier’ Venice, Italy, I am pleased to know from Ms Annavaleria Guazzieri, a teacher of English at our school, that she has come into contact with YMTA and that she has received positive feedback from you. She introduced me to your web site and read and translated your mission and vision statements. Together we looked at some of the many projects your are working at with different schools in Washington State. I am very proud of Ms Guazzieri being able to establish this initial link with your association, which has a longstanding tradition of supporting educational and maritime programs at different levels," wrote Professor Salvatore Rizzo. December 10, 2003 - Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society to add history link In a letter from Dave Walker, Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society President he stated, "we are thrilled to announce that by unanimous decision, the Board of Governors of the PSMHS has agreed to a formal relationship with the YMTA." "We are very excited about this partnership as we strive to create awareness in the future members of our industry about the significance of maritime history. The PSMHS will work with the YMTA to develop projects to best fill this responsibility." "The Board of Governors of the Puget Sound Maritime Society is looking forward to this milestone affiliation with the Youth Maritime Training Association as we strive to enhance the goals of both organizations by assisting in education of our youth." February 11, 2004 - First homeschool partnership formed in Edmonds YMTA and Edmonds HomeSchool Resource Center form partnership. "This letter is to confirm our desire to become a member of the Youth Maritime Training Association (YMTA). As you know, we are beginning to participate with this wonderful organization, and look forward to a successful relation with YMTA, its schools and partners around Puget Sound and the Peninsula," wrote Todd Christensen, Principal EHRC. March 10, 2004 - Learning for Life to add YMTA outreach in public schools Doug Mitschke, Executive Director Learning for Life and Norm Manly, President Youth Maritime Training Association shook hands, signifying the beginning of an exciting partnership that will benefit students, teachers and our community. Youth today have more needs than ever before. We live in a changing world that has seen the disintegration of many families, rampant drug abuse, extreme violence, and moral decay. Young people these days are thrown into a hothouse of competition and social change that tests their decision-making skills. Learning for Life is designed to support schools and other youth-serving organizations in their efforts toward preparing youth to successfully handle the complexities of today's society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-worth. Learning for Life also helps youth develop social and life skills, assists in character development, and helps them formulate positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential. Learning for Life enhances teacher capacity and increases youth learning! March 19, 2004 - Whitman Middle School YMTA's first middle school partner Whitman Middle School, Learning for Life and the Youth Maritime Training Association entered into a partnership today that will open doors for teachers and students to learn more about the maritime industry. Keka Majumdar, with Learning for Life will act as the point person for staff and teachers requesting guest speakers, field trips or other activities not available through the normal curriculum. The Youth Maritime Training Association will solicit help from the maritime community to fulfill these requests. May 12, 2004 - Two non-profits join hands in maritime educational outreach YMTA and Odyssey, the Maritime Discovery Center form partnership. "Over the past several years the Youth Maritime Training Association and Odyssey, the Maritime Discovery Center have successfully combined forces on projects that have benefited the youth of our region. Also, both organizations have a strong belief in the importance of providing maritime education and training to local students at an early age. The purpose of this letter is to request a formal partnership be formed between our two organizations. The Mission Statements and Goals of both organizations provide a synergy for ceaseless opportunities for us to work together. With our interest focused on education of our youth, our maritime heritage and providing the pubic with information regarding the importance of the maritime industry on the Puget Sound’s financial health, we will have many opportunities to work together. Our maritime industry is one of the best kept secrets in Washington State and together I know we can change that perception. Michael it is my hope we can look back twenty years from now and see the positive changes we have made for the people that live of our community," wrote Norm Manly, President YMTA. September 30, 2004 - Alternative school, Center for Wooden Boats and YMTA working together YMTA and Seattle Alternative School #1, Mr. Stevens program form partnership. With help from the Center for Wooden Boats and YMTA, Johnathan offers his students a unique experience at the Center for Wooden Boats each Friday. Pond Boat models are constructed and studied. Sailing is taught because it is fun and because it offers a relatively safe venue for adventure. May 20, 2005 - Henry Foss High School, YMTA's first partnership in Tacoma. Over the winter, three meetings of the Henry Foss High School's Marine Technology Advisory Committee were held to develop the basics of this new, exciting program. Beginning in September 2006 lead instructor Wayne Miller will begin a two-semester Marine Technology program. The focus of the first semester will be on maritime careers, local maritime history and the importance of the maritime industry to the Puget Sound Region. The second semester the class will be working with Mercury engines and repair to gas engines. If the program proves successful it will be expanded. October 21, 2005 - YMTA receives a grant from 4Culture. In a letter from Jim Kelly, Executive Director 4Culture YMTA receives announcement of a Heritage Education Culture Grant award of $3,500. View Jim Kelly's letter. August 9, 2006 - YMTA Change of Watch. The Seattle Maritime Academy hosted YMTA Change of Watch and Good Old Fashion Barbeque where Gary Stauffer relieved Norm Manly as President of the Youth Maritime Training Association.
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