b'FOGHORN FOCUSMASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY AND PVA A SynergisticJourneyMARYANNE RICHARDS // MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY PHOTO COURTESY OF MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMYF rom marine engineer to operations agent, deck hand to chief mate,This symbiotic relationship is definitely a win-win. By connecting ferry fleet manager to vessel captain, the opportunities for a careerthe next generation of mariners to passenger vessel operators, our in the passenger vessel industry are many.students can discover the many doors a career in the passenger vessel industry can open. Conversely, this partnership provides avenues for Exploring different career paths, discovering workplace aspirations, andpassenger vessel operators in need of potential future employees to connecting our students with networking opportunities is at the heartbuild their workforce.of the career and professional services department at Massachusetts Mar-itime Academy (MMA). It is a responsibility and mission made easierWith vessels ranging from whale-watching and harbor excursion, all the by our affiliation with the Passenger Vessel Association, an organizationway to large ferry systems that carry thousands of passengers daily, the MMA has partnered with as an associate member. need for workforce development is significant. An aging workforce in FOGHORN 18'