WAVE Seafarer Readiness Program
Funding Amount
Full funding (no cost to participants)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Geographic Scope: Washington State residents only
Focus Areas: Maritime workforce training, preparation for careers with Washington State Ferries and maritime industry
Program Overview
Free maritime workforce training program that prepares socially and economically disadvantaged adult jobseekers to enter careers in Washington State Ferries and the maritime industry. Program includes 40 hours of hands-on vessel training aboard a 110-foot training vessel.
What's Covered
- 40 hours of hands-on vessel training aboard a 110-ft training vessel
- Job readiness coaching and career planning
- All required credentials at no cost:
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- TWIC card
- Drug testing
- Medical clearance
- Essential gear & equipment (uniforms, PPE, boots)
- Transportation and meal support during training
- Limited wraparound support
- Connections to maritime employers for job opportunities
Eligibility Requirements
Required:
- 18 years or older (17 with parental consent)
- Washington State resident
- Must NOT have used any illegal drugs (INCLUDING CANNABIS) within the last 45-60 days (mandatory drug test requirement)
- From socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Target Populations (but not limited to):
- Youth aging out of foster care
- Recently exited juvenile rehabilitation
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- Veterans or active-duty military transitioning to civilian careers
- Women and minority jobseekers entering maritime trades
- Low-income or underemployed individuals
Contact Information
Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in Washington State
EIN: 91-1536334
How to Apply
Application Process
Application process details are not specified on the website. Contact information is provided below:
To Apply:
- Contact Youth Marine Foundation directly via phone or email
- Program coordinator will discuss eligibility and next steps
Contact Methods:
- Phone: 253-572-2666
- Email: Contact through website tacomaymf.org
- Website: tacomaymf.org
Note: Spots are limited due to state funding constraints. Applicants should apply as soon as possible.
What The Youth Marine Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023
- Grants in 2023
- 2
- Total given
- $46K
- Median grant
- $23K
- Range
- $16K–$30K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Tacoma, WA.
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Fields of Work
- Workforce development
- Youth services
- Homeless
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