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On May 22, in honor of National Maritime Day, the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System at the U.S. Dept of Transportation organized an event titled โRestoring Americaโs Maritime Dominanceโ in Washington, DC. The event focused on workforce development in this industry.
Dr. Kristine Beran of Teledyne Marine participated in a panel discussion (second from left in picture) and hosted an exhibit table at the Rayburn House Office Building.
Dr. Beran highlighted Teledyne Marineโs role in providing cutting-edge solutions across a wide range of maritime applications. She also shared her key insights on workforce development in this sector:
- As uncrewed systems increase, human expertise is still needed to interface with technology
- Operators must possess a diverse skill set
- The industry must actively create opportunities for workforce upskilling, both onshore and offshore
During Q/A, Dr. Beran stressed the importance of blending hard and soft skills, noting that an engineering degree should not be a prerequisite if there's technical aptitude and a broad range of interests - a perspective that resonated strongly with the audience.
Dr. Beran discussed how education initiatives help bridge skill gaps at various career stages. She mentioned Northwestern Michigan College, where Teledyne Marine supports students by providing advanced technology and expert-led training.
When asked how Teledyne Marine cultivates technical expertise within its own workforce, Dr. Beran explained that the company harnesses the experience of veteran employees while equipping early-career professionals with required skills. Teledyneโs robust internship program helps maintain a steady pipeline of bright young minds.
The event underscored the need and means to strengthen Americaโs maritime workforce. Teledyne Marine, of course, is doing its part through employing, training, and supporting the next generation of maritime professionals.
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