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Education Program Overview
For more than 15 years, Breakbulk has partnered with local universities, associations and businesses to promote careers in the project cargo and related sectors.
Our objectives are twofold:
This year there are several new activities on top of the guided student tour of the exhibition floor and the classroom-style series of sessions. Here is a menu of all the components of our onsite education program.
Our objectives are twofold:
- Introduce university students to the varied career possibilities across this industry
- Connect students with working professionals who may become mentors and future employers
This year there are several new activities on top of the guided student tour of the exhibition floor and the classroom-style series of sessions. Here is a menu of all the components of our onsite education program.
Greg Gowans Exhibition Floor Tour (Education Day)
Thursday, Sept. 28
10:00 am - 11:45 am
A guided tour led by members of the Exporters Competitive Maritime Council (ECMC) who will have arranged for presentations from selected exhibitors to give students a better understanding of different career paths.
Classroom Sessions (Education Day)
Thursday, Sept. 28
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Through a series of sessions taught by working professionals, students will learn aboutbreakbulk and project cargo, how it is handled, where the cargo often moves as well as the kind of opportunities that are available in the sector. Students will receive an overview of what the business is about, experience what the building of a project requires through a case study and receive top tips for success as well as interesting career advice from industry executives.NEW! Breakbulk Americas will host the inaugural Student Research Poster Competition
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Student teams to register before Monday, Sept. 4
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Posters must be submitted by Sunday, Sept. 17
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Winners will be on display at Breakbulk Americas, Sept. 26-28
Themes for the research projects are Global Capital Projects, Sustainability & Energy Transition and Port Infrastructure.
NEW! Award Ceremony for the Student Research Poster Competition
Thursday, Sept. 28 at 11:45 am to 12:00 pm on the Main Stage
NEW! Job Board
On the show floor at Breakbulk Americas, Sept. 26-28
Looking for a job? Our exhibitors have submitted their listings and you can respond on the spot at this interactive center.Interviews With Education Day Experts
Bringing Students and Professionals Together at Breakbulk
Breakbulk Success Story: From Education Day Student to Global Shipper
Port Houston Brings Kids to the Industry
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