Join Us in Shaping Tomorrow's Port Today
Are you ready to become a part of the Portside Community Academy and play an active role in the transformation of the Port of San Diego? In this unique opportunity, you'll engage with the Port’s technology leaders, explore innovative solutions, and gain insights into our sustainable future, including improving human health and quality of life.
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Space for the Portside Community Academy is limited. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of portside innovation and sustainability. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of accomplishment, showcasing their dedication to creating a cleaner and greener future for our portside communities. If capacity is reached, interested individuals will be added to an interest list for upcoming sessions.
Important Details:
- When: The next cohort will begin in January 2025 with three evening sessions and two daytime sessions, including one narrated bay tour and one narrated bus tour of the cargo terminals, to offer a comprehensive understanding of our projects. Light meals will be provided at each session. Sessions will be offered in both English and Spanish.
- Where: The Portside Community Academy sessions will be held at multiple locations within and around the Port, ensuring you get a well-rounded perspective on our initiatives. Participants will be informed of the schedule upon being accepted into the program.
Click here to sign up for Portside Community Academy
Expert Insights and Networking
Led by knowledgeable Port staff members, the Academy offers participants the unique chance to learn from individuals with technical and subject matter expertise.
Discover the Future of Clean Port Innovation
Are you curious about the cutting-edge developments happening at the Port of San Diego? Join us for an exciting opportunity to delve into the world of clean air and electrification projects shaping the future of the Port and lessening industrial impacts on our portside communities. Introducing the Portside Community Academy, brought to you by the Port of San Diego.
Unveiling the "Port of Firsts"
The Port of San Diego is pleased to invite local residents=to participate in the Portside Community Academy. Our goal is to provide an immersive and educational experience that showcases our commitment to the community through innovation, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. As a “Port of Firsts,” we are leading the way along with Port businesses in adopting the latest zero-emissions technologies for ships, cranes, tugboats, and trucks.
Engaging Curriculum in Five Comprehensive Sessions
The Academy is designed to offer an enriching learning experience through a series of five dynamic sessions. These sessions will empower participants with insights into the Port’s forward-thinking initiatives. The curriculum includes:
- Introduction to the Port of San Diego Maritime Industry, Port Departments, and Port Board Governance
- Environmental Justice and the Maritime Clean Air Strategy: Tools to Reduce Emissions and Improve Public Health + Opportunities to Participate in Port Committees
- Marine Terminal Bus Tour / Zero Emissions Truck and Harbor Craft Initiatives
- Clean Technologies for Ocean-Going Vessels and On-Terminal Emissions Reductions
- San Diego Bay Tour and Graduation
