Floating classroom connects students to river careers

Floating classroom barge. (Credit: Mississippi River Institute and Living Lands & Waters)

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. With its floating classroom barge and hands-on workshops, the Mississippi River Institute is connecting young adults and school-aged kids to the river’s ecological and economic importance, while opening their eyes to careers they may have never considered. From towboat captains and deckhands to fisheries biologists and hydrologists, the program immerses students in the working river, guided by industry professionals who share their own stories, skills, and career paths. In this Q&A, Marine Log talks with Rachel Loomis, Mississippi River Institute manager and educator, about how the institute is inspiring the next generation to see the Mississippi River as “2,300 miles of opportunity.”

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