Shaping the Future Workforce: Junior Achievement’s “Sea the World” Maritime Storefront

AME believes in leading with corporate social responsibility as it's forefront. We’re proud to serve initiatives that inspire to prepare the next generation of maritime professionals. Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Maritime Storefront, Sea the World a program created 2018-2019 to spark curiosity and open doors for students exploring careers in the maritime industry.

Thanks to the vision of Creator & Co-Founder, Christine Battles of AME and Co-Founder, Megan Lagasse of Pier Sixty-Six, this unique space continues to thrive year after year. As we move into another three-year school term (2025–2028), we are grateful for the incredible partners and donors who stand alongside us to keep this mission growing.

A special thank you to Triton News and editor Kevin Maher for highlighting the lasting impact of Sea the World on our community. Together, with our industry partners, we’re not only giving back we’re helping build a stronger future workforce for South Florida’s maritime community and beyond.

Read more about JA’s impact here.

JA Partners 2025-2028: Advanced Mechanical Enterprises/AME, AERE Docking Solutions, American Maritime Officers/AMO, Bradford Marine, DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc., Elite Marine A/C, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL/FIT, Global Marine Travel/GMT, Global Partners, King Ocean Services, Maritime Professional Training, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Marine Max, Palmdale Oil, Pier Sixty-Six, Resolve Marine/Mission Resolve,  RPM DIESEL ENGINE CO., Sea School, Universal Marine Center, Water Taxi, Wright Maritime Group/WMG