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Untitled-3.indd 1 7/27/09 12:28:14 PM July/August 2009 A bi-monthly publication. CONTENTS

A Bridge to a Career Port of Houston Maritime Academy at Austin and 12 Yates High Schools

Dynamic Higher Education Partnership New TSU Maritime 14 College Degree Program 8 COVER STORY Saying YESS to Youth An Education on the Water IMEC: Maritime & Energy Industries Working Together to Meet Workforce Needs 18

IN EVERY ISSUE

5 A Message from PorT the Chairman Em r Port Elementary el e TA Teaching Young Minds n Y 6 The Manifest Te a c h i n g Mi n d s PHA news highlights 22 IN THIS ISSUE

30 PHA Internship Program Experience That Changes Lives E-STEM Partnership 32 Always Teaching. Always Inspiring. Creating Education Path- M/V Sam Houston ways to Maritime Careers 36 Funding Higher Education 26 Giving a Helping Hand

37 Institutions of Higher Education in Houston 39 Puzzle: Education Partners 40 Educational Organizations

Cover Illustration by Mike Guillory Executive Office Port of Houston Authority 111 East Loop North P.O. Box 2562 Houston, TX 77252-2562 Phone: 713-670-2400 THE PORT OF HOUSTON Fax: 713-670-2429 Acting Executive Director AUTHORITY Wade M. Battles General Counsel Erik A. Eriksson Acting Director of Administration Thomas J. Heidt James T. Edmonds Director of Facilities Chairman James B. Jackson Director of Public Affairs Argentina M. James Director of Operations Jimmy M. Jamison Director of Planning and Environment Charlie Jenkins Steve Phelps Acting Director of Trade Development Commissioner Ricky W. Kunz Director of Small Business Development Gilda Ramirez Harris County Auditor Barbara J. Schott Field Offices James W. Fonteno, Jr. New York Commissioner Keith L. Miceli Eastern Trade Development Manager 3 Executive Drive, Suite 325 Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Phone: 732-748-3354 Fax: 732-748-3387 E-mail: [email protected]

Kase L. Lawal Commissioner Central & South America Brazil (excluding Brazil) John C. Cuttino Arturo Gamez Brazil Representative Central & South America Representative Port of Houston Authority Avenida Aquilino De La Guardia y Calle 47 Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3729 Ocean Business Plaza Building, Mezzanine 5th Floor Panama, Republic of Panama Sao Paulo, SP Brazil, CEP: 04538-905 Tel.: +(507)340-0205 Tel. +55 (11) 3323-5878 Fax: +1-281-754-4647 Fax +55 (11) 3323-5916 Jimmy A. Burke Email: [email protected] Houston Access (832) 239-5076 Commissioner email: [email protected]

Port of Houston Magazine’s editorial staff: Argentina James, director of public affairs • Lisa Ashley-Whitlock, communications manager • Maggi Stewart, senior publications specialist • Edwin Henry, publications specialist • David Bray, photographer • Chris Kuhlman, photographer • Esther de Ipolyi, freelance writer • Gilbreath Communications, Inc. • D’Artagnan Bebel II, summer intern. Janiece Longoria This publication is not copyrighted and permission is given for the Commissioner reproduction or use of any original materials, provided credit is given to the Port of Houston Authority. Additional information, address changes, extra copies, or advertising specifications may be obtained by writing to the Port of Houston Magazine. The Port of Houston Magazine is published by the Port of Houston July/August 2009 | Authority, P.O. Box 2562, Houston, Texas 77252-2562, and is distributed free to maritime, industrial and transportation interests in the United States and foreign countries. Visit the Port of Houston Authority online Elyse Lanier Commissioner www.portofhouston.com

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THE MANIFEST pha news highlights

2009 PHA Interns and Co-ops share their experiences

Chikatla says, “PHA’s planning and environment group is unique in that it must weigh the concerns of a large number of organizations, each with its own priorities and goals.” William Kirchner from Houston Community College, an intern in IT, and Charles Onwuachi, a graduate student from Prairie View A&M who is interning in engineering, both expressed gratitude for getting some hands-on experience At the July 29 Port Commission meeting, this year’s with the advanced technology PHA utilizes. Each has summer interns and co-op students praised the port had an opportunity to use the technical skills they are commissioners for their support of the Port of Houtson learning in college. Authority internship and co-op programs. On behalf Working on the Sam Houston tour boat, Daniel of the students, D’Artagnan Bebel II, a junior business McIntosh of Brigham Young University and Manie student from Southwestern University interning with Chemin from North Harris Community College are public affairs, and Ruhana Chikatla, a senior psychol- learning the history of the port and enjoy sharing the ogy and biology double major at the University of knowledge they have learned with the visitors they Houston working as a co-op in planning and environ- interact with every day. ment, teamed up to give a special presentation to the This year, maintenance is hosting three summer commissioners charting their experiences. interns. Thomas Heidt of Texas State University, Bebel has had an opportunity to polish his writing Michael Rayon of the University of Southern and journalism skills working in public affairs. He is California and Earthy Willis from Prairie View the author of an article in the May/June issue of this A&M University are part of the unique team that magazine highlighting the recent changes involving keeps PHA running smoothly. They have learned port police and security. He has learned “how crucial how much work goes into maintaining such an it is to have effective communication skills, especially expansive infrastructure. when your work has the potential to influence thou- Interns Clarence Madison II and second year co-op sands of people.” Brenda Ruiz, both from the University of Houston, Also presenting at the port commission meet- were thankful for the opportunity to work in risk ing, Chikatla said her time with the port authority management and small business, respectively gaining has been exciting, learning about how the Port of experience they can use to further their future careers. July/August 2009 | Houston goes above and beyond when it comes to The mission of the PHA internship program is to preserving the environment. She has participated in inspire youth through interactive, hands-on projects. several meetings that have shown her how far PHA By undertaking these challenges, each intern has is willing to not only help the environment, but in learned a little bit more about themselves, the port some instances, help build new environments. and the vastness of the maritime industry. Port of Houston Authority 6

THE MANIFEST pha news highlights

Hollowell named Maritime Academy Instructor at Yates

Retired U.S. Coast Guard During his Coast Guard career, Commander Johnny L. Hollowell Hollowell had numerous tours has been appointed the Port of around the U.S. and abroad, both Houston Maritime Academy ashore and afloat. In 1997, he Program instructor at Jack Yates became commanding officer of the High School. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office The program gives students at in Memphis, and in addition to Austin and Yates high schools the his duties as director of all federal educational path to attain careers Johnny L. Hollowell maritime law enforcement activi- in the maritime industry. ties for more than 1,500 miles of waterways across five “This is an opportunity for me to employ my 27 states, he also held statutory titles as Captain of the years of Coast Guard experience in the community,” Port and Officer-in-Charge, Marine Inspections. says Hollowell. “I’ve always had a passion for working He also received numerous awards, including the with youth. Now I can put my wealth of experience Coast Guard’s Meritorious Service Medal, and was back to use, helping students see the maritime indus- recognized by the NAACP for his efforts in minority try as a viable career.” officer recruitment.

Martinez named Maritime Academy Instructor at Austin

Rick Martinez has been appointed Guard, and immediately after retir- the Port of Houston Maritime ing, I was lucky to land the same Academy instructor at Austin kind of job doing what I love.” High School. Martinez has instructed and A U.S. Coast Guard retiree, trained hundreds of active duty Martinez was born and raised in reserve and auxiliary personnel on Cheyenne, Wyoming. He served all matters pertaining to seaman- for three years in the U.S. Army ship, naval shipboard firefighting, before transitioning into the U.S. Rick Martinez first aid, survival, law enforcement, Coast Guard in 1988, serving in a leadership role in a celestial navigation, nautical telecommunications, maritime seamanship capacity. In July 2005, Martinez modern nautical practices as well as maritime history. was attached to Sector Houston-Galveston until his His personal decorations include a Coast retirement in July 2009. Guard Commendation medal, two Armed Forces “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for me,” says Expeditionary medals, the Global war on Terrorism Martinez. “I taught maritime studies in the Coast Service Medal, and five Humanitarian service medals.

THE MANIFEST spotlights news briefs exclusively from PHA, its customers, trading partners, and community stakeholders. Submit information in the form of a letter or press release via e-mail to [email protected] or via fax 713-670-2425. The Port of Houston Magazine does not guarantee publication and reserves the right to edit submissions for content and style. 1 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 a criticaleducationpipeline of Houston(IMEC) Energy Center Maritime International

M TOGETHER MEETWORKFORCENEEDS and Energy CenterofHouston (IMEC). Together, thesestakeholdersare developingtheInternationalMaritime Precinct 2,Houston PilotsAssociationandHoustonMaritime Museum. Association, Economic AllianceHoustonPortRegion,Harris County Authority, SanJacinto CollegeDistrict,EastHarrisCountyManufacturers the region.Thisinnovativenewpartnership includesthePortofHouston together auniquepartnershipamongpublic andprivatestakeholdersin The workforceneedsofsuchanimmense industrialcomplexhavebrought workers inawidevarietyofoccupations. along theshoresofHoustonShipChannel havealwaysdemanded Houston’s thrivingmaritimeandpetrochemicalindustriesthatblossomed ARITI M E

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2 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 3 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 cal educationpipelinetosustainandgrowcommerce. criti- a provide can we channel, ship the near Horan. “By putting this all in one location for the maritime and energy sectors,” says exhibits museum for host a as and ties facili- and activities commercial ment, develop- workforce education, of hub a executive named been the director ofthecenter. has to and PHA by Alliance loaned Economic been has Horan P. John tor lyst behindthecreationofcenter.” “The recognition of this need was the cata- Economic Alliance President Jan Lawler. says industries,” energy and maritime the for workforce talented a training and educating by future the for compete to need critical a cited have “Employers “The center will be designed to serve as serve to designed be will center “The direc- development trade authority port Longtime John P. Horan Jan Lawler tuto cud ei i 21. lcto coe o the to close location A 2010. in begin could struction ments forstudentsandtourists.” environ- learning interactive provide to expected are ers oth- and museum maritime “The Horan. says world,” the over all shipped are from Texas products how first-hand see can tourists and employees students, that so ences, sci- and technologies related and industries maritime and energy the for showcase a as serve also can center “The ie eeto fr h fclt i udr a ad con- and way under is facility the for selection Site Houston Ship Channel will ensure that students can see Appropriations Committee for FY 2010 for $625,000 to actual work settings. Lack of awareness of the wide variety help fund the center. He recognizes the need for enhanced of employment and career opportunities available at ship training programs that develop cross-cluster trained work- channel employers has long been a problem. ers who can fulfill and support not just the maritime and “The energy and maritime industries hope to improve energy industries, but the dominant petrochemical indus- their ability to recruit and retain workers from non-tradi- tries as well. tional groups, including women and youth who are not “The center will also work with area high schools to aware of the job opportunities in this sector,” says Horan. have dual credit programs available in the energy, pet- In its last bond election, San Jacinto College was rochemical and maritime industries,” says Horan. This approved by the voters to allocate a portion of the bond dovetails into the initiative the port authority is under- funds towards a workforce training facility. Harris County taking through its Maritime Academy Program at local Precinct 2, led by Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, has made high schools that prepares students for maritime careers. a $15 million commitment along with nearby communi- (see Maritime Academy article on page 12) n ties to enhance travel corridors to the center. “San Jacinto College is committed to meeting the workforce training needs of our industries, which ultimately drives the economic engine and vitality of this Port Point region. We requested that a portion of our Brenda Hellyer bond funding be allocated to build a facility that will allow accessible and affordable training to the A 40-foot container holds businesses and industry we serve,” comments Brenda Lang 640 LCD televisions. Hellyer, chancellor of San Jacinto College. U.S. Representative Gene Green has submitted a request to the U.S. House of Representatives

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LEADERS: LEADERS: LEADERS: LEADER: LEADERS: LEADERS: PILOTS WADE BATTLES BRENDA HELLYER GCPIN GCPIN TCC (4 county plant (4 county plant manager group) manager group) Sea Scouts CAPTAIN ROBERT FRY U of H Science TOM TRAY Teachers Institute = or < 2-yrs Energy Venture = or < 2-yrs learning leading & chamber Maritime learning leading also to 4-yr programs Academy also to 4-yr schools schools 12 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 New initia oso Es Ed hme o Cmec, Houston Commerce, of Chamber District, Maritime End East School Houston Gulf Independent West Houston Association, Operators, Tugboat Harbor Houston Association, Pilots Houston the with: nership attain to those careerchoices. path educational the and industry maritime Academy the in Maritime opportunities many the about Houston learn and Program of Port the attend can schools high stu- Yates Jack and 2009, F.Austin Stephen fall at dents the in Starting schools. high Houston two at that changing is Division Development Business Small the and Battles Wade Director Executive Acting Authority’s Houston of Port the by led initiative new A about hesecareerchoices. s school li which vas mari The tt The Maritime Academy has been developed in part- in developed been has Academy Maritime The t le abou le array of professions, many of of many professions, of array t he average person knows knows person average he t t uden ime indus ime t . The average high high average The . tive a t knows even less less even knows t ry employs a employs ry t HISD’sAusinandY maintenance and environmental. officer, Houston Pilot, warehousing and logistics, security, U.S. Coast Guard officer, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol the of many maritime careers students are introduced to include Some trade. international and economy global the on port Houston’s of impact significant the onstrate cies involvedinthemaritimeindustry.” any for work of the multitude of businesses and agen- can they that that so youth our educate help to want “We Battles. says industry,” maritime jobs the in emerging many so of advantage take to ready people enough not and and LaPorteISD. University ISD Pasadena TexasAssociation, WaterwayHouston, of University, Southern Texas Galveston, University College, at A&M Texas District, Community College Jacinto Houston San Museum, Maritime The maritime studies curriculum is designed to dem- to designed is curriculum studies maritime The growth job is seeing are we “What a tes highschools Wade Battles

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The program will use a four-year curriculum that has been developed by the U.S. Maritime Administration. It will provide a thorough background in every aspect of the marine transportation system. In the junior and senior years, students choose a career path between mariners, shipbuilding and repair, and port operations. Internships will be incorporated into the junior and senior years where possible. Students also will be given the opportunity to earn dual-course credits at local community colleges and universities. Students can also tour the port, go on field trips to both classroom and field activities. The university is worksites, and be exposed to industry representatives an excellent resource as it houses the Texas Maritime as guest speakers in the classroom. Private industry is Academy, one of six maritime academies in the U.S. that sponsoring shirts for the students to identify those in the prepares graduates for licensing as officers in the American Maritime Academy from the rest of the school and give Merchant Marine. them a sense of unity. The Pasadena, LaPorte and other area school districts “The schools are very enthusiastic about this new pro- near the Houston Ship Channel are also interested in gram,” says Battles. “Our goal at Austin is approximately this effort and plan to augment their curriculums with an 130 students in the first year and 100 to 130 at Yates. At introduction to maritime careers. parent/teacher nights at Austin, 350 interested parents “Through the port authority’s involvement with Junior were there, and at Yates, 70 parents came. That is a strong Achievement in the classroom, we have seen just how level of interest already for this new initiative.” much interest there is in the port and careers offered in The two instructors hired to teach the curriculum and the maritime industry,” says Battles. “We can make a pow- staff will undergo week-long training at Texas A&M at erful difference in the lives of these students and also help Galveston. This course is specifically designed to orient the maritime industry develop the workforce it needs to faculty members to the maritime industry and involves handle international trade and commerce.” n July/August 2009 | Port of Houston Authority 13 dynamic

Higher Education Partnership TSU

New TSU Maritime Degree Program

Houston’s first university degree program related to maritime transportation and security and the first such program at any historically black college and university in the countryuthority has and been created through a ground- breaking partnership between the Port of Houston A Texas Southern University (TSU). TSU

The program will address three critical areas in the maritime industry: logistics, security and environment. Preparing graduates in this proposed degree program is important to the regional economy and helps meet the workforce needs of the Port of Houston and related maritime industry.

To ensure the success of the new educational initiative, “We are extremely excited about our new maritime PHA has made a generous commitment of $2 million to transportation management and security degree program the program over a two-year period. The port authority and grateful to the Port of Houston Authority for its devotes its community affairs resources to education and commitment to supporting this important initiative,” workforce development. It helps the industry while open- says Dr. John Rudley, TSU president. “This partnership is ing doors of opportunity throughout the community. a perfect realization of Texas Southern’s commitment to “Recently, there has been a global outcry for increas- providing our students with cutting-edge, relevant aca- ing the number of prepared professionals for the maritime demic programs that speak to the real needs of today and industry,” PHA Chairman Jim Edmonds says. “This part- tomorrow’s job markets.” July/August 2009 nership integrates the resources of two dynamic Houston The new program allows TSU to work together | institutions committed to advancing education, com- with one of the region’s main employers while creating merce and improving quality of life. The success of this a program that will not only impact TSU students, but program will reap benefits that will be felt locally, nation- will also expose area high school students to maritime ally and around the world.” employment opportunities. Port of Houston Authority *Photos Provided by TSU 15 16 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 t s eti t rcvr pouig unprecedented producing recover, to certain is it present, at down is economy the Although ahead. ity, security and environmental impact in the decades productiv- of challenges faces it as industry maritime the to important is program “This says, University, TexasA&M engineering, of professor distinguished for Petrochemicals,” saysLawal. Excellence of Center Security National Transportation established newly university’s the ment comple- will which projects, research tion-related transporta- major produce to excited opportunity the are about we program, academic strong a oping Port says industry,” maritime growing to the workforce serve diverse well-prepared, a of challenge increasing the to pointed have studies “Recent ebr H Rcado, ietr mrts and emeritus director Richardson, H. Herbert challenge. this address to efforts research and program academic innovative an develop to together work to TSU and ity step by the important port author- an is ship partner- “Our Kase Lawal. Commissioner Aie rm devel- from “Aside only tooilonthe worldmarket. traded commodity, coffee is second cups are consumedeachyear. Asa in theworld.More than400billion Coffee isthemostpopularbeverage Port Point time businessandisstrategicallylocated.” mari- established an with port world-class a has state, and country dynamic a in city major a is it because program a such for catalyst a is Houston industry.maritime the via enterprise trade global expanding an of aspects the in educated viduals indi- for abroad and U.S. the in need growing a addresses program proposed “The says, Texas, of University Engineering, in Chair Centennial field thatisrapidlyexpanding.” port a in career a and degree the university a to authority by created program maritime school high a from path educational the superintendent. completes “It District a significant School Houston Saavedra, Independent Abelardo Dr. filling says need,” is program ahistorically University at Southern Texas the university, or program college black such first the Houston and in program transportation maritime with industrypartners. developing is PHA that program academy time mari- school high a including schools, high area PHA’sTSU’sand into with partnerships existing tying by careers, maritime to access better giving toward steps significant be will programs These in theexistingworkforce.” new skills and capabilities that are in short supply with marine workers require demands related These industries. and ports Texas’ on demands . ihe Wlo, ret . Cockrell H. Ernest Walton, Michael C. degree university only the be will this “Since n A Progress Starts Early Maintaining global competitiveness is our challenge. Helping schools educate a competitive workforce Port Point is our civic duty. B Those Who Learn Will Lead Well-educated young people can Large ships carry about 4,000 containers. inspire future generations. C Floating Classrooms Our partnership with the Upper Texas Coast Waterborne Education Center helps students learn about the environment.

It’s a common saying that rings true: knowledge is power.

The Port of Houston Authority maintains a steadfast commit-

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1-800-688-3625\|| • www.portofhouston.com in our communities – now and in the future.

New Degree Program in Maritime Transportation Management and Security Beginning in Fall 2010

Texas Southern University in partnership with Port of Houston Authority Curriculum will emphasize three prioritized national needs: Logistics, Security and Environment Program Coordinator is now being recruited for Maritime Transportation Management and Security Program Please apply through http://jobs.tsu.edu/

For more detailed information, please contact: Dr. Lei Yu, P.E., Chairman, Department of Transportation Studies 713-313-7282 (Oﬃce) | [email protected] Mrs. Paula Eakins, Administrative Assistant 713-313-1841 | [email protected] *Pending approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX 77004-9986 http://transportation.tsu.edu 18 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 Saying YESStoYouth will lastlonger. better andtheimpact the lessonwillbelearned of thelessonoccursand ting wheretheessence and intotheactualset- traditional classroom Place achildoutofthe seeing andexperiencing. Children learnbestby An Education on theWater seta Kolde n Sil. us sekr also speakers Guest Skills. and Knowledge Essential Texas to referenced is which curriculum, BaySmart the with otherdonors.” associated with the port authority has opened doors for us being by generated credibility continue the but to trips, the us offering allow it does only “Not YESS. of dent presi- and founder Barnett, Huey Dr. says program,” the and recreation. the ship channel’s unique combination of nature, industry first-hand see youth The classrooms. floating essentially benefit from this rare experience on the water in what are field trips. This support has allowed 5,260 young people to educational fieldtrips. sters, primarily fifth graders, have taken these waterborne youth at-risk in the Galveston Bay area. More than for 8,000 young- programs educational outdoor adventurous, providing been has YESS program, BaySmart its through non-profit 501-c-3 charge no at 2001, a Since 1999. in chartered organization (YESS), Inc. Services, Support than 1,000childreneachyear. more to experiences these provides program BaySmart the Authority, Houston of Port the from support With them. see actually to is entities these understand to way best the industry, maritime the in opportunities job the as important as something and Bay Galveston environ- of of ment marine Port the as the fragile as as vast something as Houston, something to comes it When During BaySmart field trips, certified facilitators teach facilitators certified trips, field BaySmart During to critical absolutely is support authority’s port “The In 2005, the port authority began sponsoring BaySmart BaySmart is the flagship program of Youth Educational “The port authority’s support is absolutely critical to the program”

participate in the presentations and include representa- The program never needs to look for participants. The tives from the U.S. Coast Guard and local businesses. waiting list of schools anxious to send their students is The students gain an understanding of the many mari- long. Over the 2008–2009 school year, 11 schools from time careers available. seven school districts comprised the 17 trips made by Five trips each year are taken aboard the port author- 1,209 youth. ity’s tour vessel M/V Sam Houston. The program also uses “Our vision is to provide young people with construc- a charter boat and leverages the port’s support of 10 field tive opportunities for personal growth,” says Barnett. “We trips a year and stretches them into 15 to 17 trips with are proud that the port authority understands what a differ- 1,500 to 1,700 youth. ence this program can make in these youngsters’ lives and how it opens up their eyes to nature and opportunity.” n July/August 2009 | Port of Houston Authority 19 Your Educational Path Builds Your Future 22 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 e T eaching l student achievement. P have helpedimprove employee volunteers Authority andits E the Portof Houston Elementary School, minds atPortHouston interest intheyoung By takingapersonal o m e n r T T M A inds r Y I M Teaching YoungMinds Port Elementary the school’s facilities so that the children can learn more, improve to tried has authority port the alive, come can lessons science where garden a plant helping to hardware computer From ways. many so in blossomed has school ment theporttakesseriously. the for commit- a is workplace challenging and changing prepared rapidly are generations future that Ensuring port. the at jobs to on gone and classrooms those through Generations passed have port. Houston’s to channel five years established before the opening of a deep-water was school the basin, turning student achievement. its employee volunteers have helped improve and Authority Houston of Port the School, Elementary Houston Port at minds young initiative. By taking a personal interest in the sound a supporting than more takes opment devel- workforce and education Improving ic 20, h prnrhp ewe PA n the and PHA between partnership the 2004, Since port’s the from distance walking Just pro vi ng edu Pre c a tion Paring to help prepare young people for the real world by show- by world real the for people young prepare help to Junior Achievement program. The curriculum is designed and provide instruction during the school day through the age oflimitedEnglishlanguageskills. percent- high a with families minority and disadvantaged despite the fact that the students come from economically The port authority’s employees volunteer at the school what to do in their lives. I always emphasize the on perspective other some them give can who see they professionals other only the are teers volun- and Meade. teachers parents, their than says “Other program,” the in being enjoyed they much how you tell and hug a you give to many the rewards ofworkingintheclassroom. first-hand the knows since and began volunteering effort been has manager, in arealsetting. the via tour lessons their of application the see and Houston the take port, visit all the students The lessons. Achievement Junior the illustrate to port the from experience the valueofcivicresponsibility. and workplace, the to thinking entrepreneurial apply to make how which robust, more jobs communities their create to how it, manage ing them how to generate wealth and effectively “The kids really love it and are always ready always are and it love really kids “The accounting financial PHA Meade, Karen professional their use volunteers PHA’s

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P / Sam M/V eople 23 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 fact that they need to continue their education and that says. “I honestly believe that if we didn’t have the port the only way they will get ahead in life is by completing authority supporting us, we wouldn’t have been able to their education.” achieve this.” Principal Reid Whitaker believes the port authority’s Whitaker points to other ways the port authority has involvement has made a big difference. supported the school, including sponsoring field trips, “The port authority has been instrumental to our suc- a tour of Texas colleges for the 6th graders, bicycles as cess at the school. Our student achievement scores are incentives for the students, and a private boat tour of the through the roof,” says Reid. Not only did our students port as reward to the school’s staff. score the highest levels we have ever scored, but their Meade believes she gains as much as she gives by vol- scores are the highest out of all the elementary schools in unteering at Port Houston Elementary. the district, including vanguard and magnet schools. “For the last class, I always have a little party with “We are a small, community-based school with not cookies or cupcakes and a graduation ceremony where the much area to play in and many challenges. And despite children receive certificates of achievement. It all makes a challenges, we had scores of 100 percent passing in sci- big impression on them,” says Meade. ence and writing, 96 in math and 94 in reading,” Whitaker “For years afterward, the children from previous years will remember me. They call out my name when I walk down the school’s halls. ‘Remember me, remember me,’ they say. ‘Remember me from the trip down the ship channel?’ They don’t forget.” n

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Port Point In 2001, student Ally Levy won a contest to name a six-acre island formed from Houston Ship Channel dredge material. She researched and discovered that a Spanish explorer named José de Evia discovered Galveston Island and named it for his Spanish gov- ernor, Bernardo de Galvez. Ally named this wildlife habitat Evia Island after José de Evia. July/August 2009 |

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Summer 09.indd 1 8/3/09 2:09 PM 26 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 E-STEM partnership Maritime Careers P individuals toconsidercareers atshipchannel employers. is reachingoutto teachabouttheportandmotivate Maritime andEnergy CenterofHouston,theportauthority program attheelementary schoolleveltotheInternational stones toamaritimecareer. FromtheJuniorAchievement stepping important are program degree college maritime maritime industryneeds. form fordevelopingthekindofskilled workforcethe Houston Authorityhascreatedaplat- workforce development,thePortof At everylevelofeducationand Crea Efforts suchastheHISDmaritimeacademy andtheTSU a thways to ting Educa tion

A partnership with the E-STEM (Energized for Science, The E-STEM course of study is particularly appealing Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy to students who are creative, learn best through hands- is another vital component in PHA’s strategy. E-STEM on experiences, and are able to use technology as a Academy, Inc. schools are exemplary external charter springboard to deeper understanding of their academic schools in the Houston Independent School District’s course work. E-STEM-trained teachers provide students Alternative/Charter School Region. These charter with exciting project-based, real-world challenges and schools are tuition-free and have an open admissions allow students to construct, create, design and problem policy for all students in the greater Houston solve while learning deep science, mathematics and metropolitan area. engineering content. For students entering the 9th grade, the schools The emphasis on science, technology, engineering offer a rigorous and challenging course of study in a and mathematics makes E-STEM an excellent match non-traditional, small school setting. E-STEM students for the maritime industry. The partnership began with a can earn college credits while still in high school to visit to the port, where the students could interact prepare them for post-secondary academics as well as with port professionals from a variety of disciplines technical careers in a variety of fields. The culture at the and see real-world applications of the subjects they study schools is college-bound. in school. 28 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 E-STEM partnership volunteers havehelpedE-STEMrecruitstudentsforthe2009–2010academicyear. is agreatwaytoshowtherelevanceofthesesubjectsreal-worldapplications.” opportunity to talk to actual professionals in a field that uses all of the things they are studying opportunity forthemthere. is in those different areas at the port and what the demand is for new workers. There is so much founder.E-STEM Bullock, opportunities of range the wide how see to able were students “The vessel ontheHoustonShipChannel. a on pilot a be to like be would it what experience could students the that so simulator the on the on voyage a during port Houston economy and the many associated career opportunities. The visit included seeing the the to industry maritime the of importance the of understanding greater a gained youth The Ffen outes rm h pr fo dfeet aaiis ae u ad sitd s in us assisted and out came capacities different from port the from volunteers “Fifteen Employee port. the of boundaries the beyond extends E-STEM with PHA’sinvolvement Bullock.“The says ourstudents,” to experience aninvaluable provided trip field “This Lois says it,” to open very were they and before exposure of type this had not had “They recruiting the new class,” says Bullock. “It was really a very good and good very a really was “It Bullock. says class,” new the recruiting positive experience. , the PHA’s tour vessel. They also spent time spent also They vessel. PHA’stour the Houston, Sam M/V lo en ntuetl n epn u cnet ih Texas with connect us helping in instrumental been also Agnia ae (H drco o pbi afis has affairs) public of director (PHA James “Argentina Southern University’s new Maritime degree program. We program. degree Maritime new University’s Southern il e teig tdns no ht urclm n also and curriculum that into students steering be will o nenhp a te ot o wr eprec. ts an It’s experience. work for port the at internships to extraordinary opportunityforourstudents.” Port ofHouston activity. in Texas are generated by More than785,000jobs Port Point n Reach Your target market in the Port of Houston Magazine

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Alli McEntyre • Journal of Commerce Shipper Group • Phone: 225.784.0177 • Fax: 504.910.6453 • E-Mail: [email protected] • Web site: seaportsinfo.com 30 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 Experience That PHA InternshipProgram eatet oriae te rga. ah er she year, Each program. the coordinates Department career-building workexperiencefortheirresumes. actual of promise the with positions these secured have year in 2008, active 18 were chosen. This summer, most nine students its During selected. were students 12 year, first That program. internship an into opportunity this formalized has authority port the 2004, Since months. summer the during students college interested hired has eoa Gre i te H Hmn Resources Human PHA the in Garner Deborah Authority Houston of Port the time, to time From preparing foracareer. of midst the in person young a for especially experience, on-the-job firm foundation forlife-longlearning. a create and minds young mold can who teachers inspiring and books offers classroom The u ntig elcs actual replaces nothing But i sme a te ot uhrt i Jrm Simmons. Jeremy is authority port the at summer his ence toleveragethemselvesinto theircareerchoices. experi- the used have Others jobs. full-time regular into internships those transformed cases some in has which their employment at the port authority as co-op students, continued have individuals exemplary certain months, work throughAugust.” selected normally start right after school ends in May and interview.an for in called are applicants and made Those are selections final where departments, appropriate the explains for,” to sent applying then are applications are and resumes “The Garner. they jobs the for criteria leges intheircareercentersandonWeb sites. col- area by posted then are positions Those intern. an want will ones which see to departments port the surveys One of those interns who has gone a long way since way long a gone has who interns those of One summer the during held is program the Although the meet they if see to screened are applicants “The Changes Lives

He participated during that first sum- “Working for the port mer in 2004 while studying at Howard authority dovetailed well University in Washington, D.C. into both of my areas of A graduate of Langham Creek High study as well as my current School in west Houston, Jeremy learned position as an attorney about the program through a family advisor with the Postal Jeremy Simmons friend. As a political science and com- Regulatory Commission,” munications major, he was happy to land an internship in said Simmons. The Postal the port authority’s Governmental Relations Department. Regulatory Commission has oversight over the U.S. Postal His work took him to Austin along with the governmen- Service concerning proposed rate, mail classification or tal relations manager and port commissioners. major service changes. “Chairman Edmonds took me under his wing and gave “I have used my experience from working at the port July/August 2009 me exposure to many situations and people, and I will authority in writing speeches for the chairman of the com- | always be grateful to him for that,” said Simmons. He went mission. I also write regulations. I am the lead attorney for on to law school at Howard and interned with the Postal an upcoming rulemaking.” Regulatory Commission in Washington. He was offered a Internships open doors of opportunity, and provide job there once he finished his education. Simmons passed another way for the port authority to contribute to educa- n

the Texas Bar exam on his first try. tion and workforce development. Port of Houston Authority 31 Inspiring. Alw Tea Alw 32 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 enhance educationandworkforcedevelopment. PHA’s just tourists. Elected representatives, international international representatives, Elected tourists. just anniversary yearin2008. on 532 tours by the Sam Houston during the vessel’s 50th the M/V Sam Houston. aboard Approximately 39,600 people traveled Channel Ship Houston the of tours public free providing in ports U.S. among unique is Authority port is by actually seeing it the first-hand.about Thetaught Port ofis Houston public the ways primary the of One Visitors on the tour vessel are often more than than more often are vessel tour the on Visitors M/V Sam Houston Sam M/V ching. a a ys ys tourboatisvehicleforprojectsthat h Ln Sa Laesi Aaey o distin- for from grades Academy 8th throughout Texas. through 5th Leadership the in students Star guished as Lone such the Programs of part a as action. tours port the include Action in in Education ports the of busiest one see world’s to opportunity rare this of advantage all have royalty toured theportbyboat. and leaders diplomatic and business ay col ad dctoa porm take programs educational and schools Many At Jack Yates High School, the Energized for Science, trip on the Sam Houston, where the students can Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy interact with port professionals from a variety of disci- (E-STEM) offers interested students entering the 9th plines and see real-world applications of the subjects they grade a rigorous and challenging course of study in a study in school. non-traditional setting. E-STEM students can earn col- The Aspiring Youth After-School Program has lege credits while still in high school to prepare them for been working with at-risk youth for more than a postsecondary academics as well as technical careers in a decade by providing positive activities and mentoring variety of fields. relationships. The program also takes advantage of a visit E-STEM students visit the port to gain a greater to the port to inspire the program’s participants with understanding of the importance of the maritime new career ideas, exposure to various maritime pro- industry to the Houston economy and the many associ- fessionals, and new knowledge about protecting the ated career opportunities. Their annual visit includes a marine environment. n Port Point Containerized cargo is cargo that comes in Liquid bulk cargo is wet material that does not containers. These containers hold just about come in containers. The main liquid products anything ... shoes, computers, bikes, you that move through the Port of Houston are name it. petroleum products and organic chemicals. July/August 2009 | Dry bulk cargo is dry material that does not Breakbulk cargo consists of large or heavy come in containers. It is measured by weight items that have to be moved on rollers or volume. For example, salt, grain, or sand. to transport. Port of Houston Authority 33 Palletized_spread.indd 1 34 Port of Houston Authority | July/August 2009 2001 Collingsworth, Houston,TX77009•13805 IndustrialRoad,Houston,TX 77015•435S.SheldonRoad, Houston,TX77030 P.O. Box8744,Houston,TX77249•713-225-3303Fax 713-225-0110 Breakbulk, RigMovingandOilfieldhauling Project Cargo/Barge andRailServices Warehouse andTerminal Storage PalletizedTrucking, Inc. 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Families have returned generation after generation to work along the Houston Ship Channel. Today, more than ever, those jobs require specialized training and more sophisticated skills. The maritime community is a world of its own that likes to take care of its own. That includes helping youth finance their higher education aspirations. The Port of Houston Authority is proud to be a partner with the International Longshoremen’s Association and the West Gulf Maritime Association in the J. H. “Buddy” Raspberry Scholarship Fund. The fund awards scholarships to children, spouses or grandchildren of employees of a regular or affiliate member of the West Gulf The scholarships are awarded annually, and Maritime Association that employs ILA labor. there were 15 recipients in 2007, 2008, and “This scholarship fund is an important 2009. The selection committee determines component of the port authority’s commitment the scholarship recipients based upon prior to education and workforce development,” academic performance, performance on tests says Argentina James, PHA director of public J. H. “Buddy” designed to measure ability and aptitude for affairs. “Higher education develops tomorrow’s Raspberry higher education, recommendations from maritime leaders.” instructors or other individuals who are not The fund is named after Raspberry, who served as related to the applicants, and conclusions about motiva- general vice president of the ILA and as president of the tion and character drawn from personal interviews. South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District from 1978 until his Although the scholarships are available for all courses death at age 56 in 1990 . of study, the hope is that recipients will seek employment “Buddy was a ‘student’ for all of his life in the sense that in the maritime industry and bring their knowledge to the he never stopped learning,” said Nathan Wesely, scholar- Houston Ship Channel. ship fund co-administrator and WGMA vice president, treasurer and general counsel. “He was well aware of the Interested individuals can find application value of a formal education and it is only fitting that his information at the scholarship’s Web site: http://www.raspberryscholarship.com. memory is honored through this scholarship fund.” July/August 2009 | Port of Houston Authority 36 Institutions of Higher Education in Houston

Public Universities Community and Junior Colleges (con’t) Texas Southern University, one of the largest College of the Mainland, a two-year technical historically black universities in the United States. and community college. Maritime degree program is latest offering among www.com.edu undergraduate and graduate programs. www.tsu.edu Galveston College, a two-year community college. www.gc.edu Texas Woman’s University, the nation’s largest university primarily for women with campuses in Houston Community College System, the Denton, Dallas and Houston, joined by an e-learning fourth-largest community college in the U.S. with campus offering degree programs in business, education five area colleges and an extensive distance and general studies. education program. www.twu.edu www.hccs.edu

University of Houston System, a state system Lee College, Baytown, Texas, accredited to award of higher education which includes University of associate of arts, science and applied science degrees. Houston, the central administrative headquarters, www.lee.edu three other universities: University of Houston-Clear Lake, University of Houston-Downtown (open- Lone Star College System, a publicly supported, admission) and University of Houston-Victoria, two-year, comprehensive community college sys- and two multi-institution teaching centers. tem, includes LSC-Cy-Fair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC- www.uhsa.uh.edu Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball, LSC-University Center, Corporate College and Private Colleges and Universities LSC-Online (ecollege). Houston Baptist University offers undergraduate www.lonestar.edu majors and pre-professional programs. www.hbu.edu LSC-University Center-The Woodlands, a multi-partnership of Lone Star College System’s five Rice University, a private Tier 1 research university colleges and Sam Houston State University; Prairie organized into eight schools offering undergraduate View A&M University; Texas Southern University; degree programs, master’s and doctoral programs. Texas A&M University; University of Houston; and www.rice.edu University of Houston-Downtown. www.lonestar.edu/universitycenter.htm University of St. Thomas, a comprehensive Catholic university, grounded in the liberal arts, San Jacinto College, a public community college offering undergraduate, pre-professional, master’s in Harris County, serving a district defined by the and doctoral programs. combined areas of these independent school districts: www.stthom.edu Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena, Sheldon and Clear Creek. Community and Junior Colleges www.sjcd.cc.tx.us Alvin Community College, a two-year public July/August 2009 community college. Wharton County Junior College, accredited | www.alvincollege.edu by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Brazosport College, a two-year community college. associate degree. www.brazosport.edu www.wcjc.edu Port of Houston Authority 37 YNAPMOC GNIKCURT DNALWOR W W W DNALWOR GNIKCURT YNAPMOC 0021.527.008 - 0021.576.317 XT ,NOTSUOH XT 0021.576.317 - 0021.527.008 MOC.DNALWORWW.WWW EGAYARD DAOR & LACOL & DAOR EGAYARD SEITILICAF TOL PORD DERUCES PORD TOL SEITILICAF EGAROTS TNEMPIUQE EGAROTS )ODERAL ,OINOTNA NAS ,SALLAD ,NOTSUOH( R&M ETIS NO ETIS R&M ,NOTSUOH( ,SALLAD NAS ,OINOTNA )ODERAL SECIVRES NAV CITSEMOD NAV SECIVRES SECIVRES TOPED RENIATNOC TOPED SECIVRES SECIVRES EGAREKORB SECIVRES SELAS RENIATNOC SELAS

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EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Organization CONTACT PERSON CONTACT NUMBER Texas Southern University Lei Yu 713-313-1860 Y.E.S.S. (Baysmart Waterborne Program) Huey Barnett 281-326-1464 Chronicle in Education Lori Sanwald 713-362-7641 Sam Houston Tour Boat Grace Moolchan 713-670-2630 E-STEM Academy Lois Bullock 713-773-3600 Maritime Academy (Stephen F. Austin High) Linda Llorente 713-924-1608 Maritime Academy (Jack Yates High) Ronald Mumphery 713-748-5400 Junior Achievement Jennifer Anderson 713-682-4500 Port Houston Elementary Jarrett Whitaker 713-671-3890 Pleasantville Elementary Deryl Hurd 713-671-3840 Holland Middle School Brian McDonald 713-671-3860 Jackson Middle School Xochitl Rodriguez-Davila 713-924-1760 Spark Park (2) Kathleen Ownby 713-247-2909 Education in Action Rhonda Richardson 817-562-4957 Port of Houston Authority Scholarship Program Melanie Sherman 713-670-2478 Port of Houston Authority Intern & Co-op Program Melanie Sherman 713-670-2478 Aspiring Youth of Houston Karen Davis 713-334-3330

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