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A Path to Success
Opening Doors and Changing Lives
Jamko seeks to empower Opportunity Youth, Young Adults and Individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in the maritime industry and create pathways to long-term financial stability.
Ken Chambers Jr. addresses trainees after completing his first 6 months at sea with Matson Shipping.
In 2025, Jamko Foundation received it’s US Department of Labor Merchant Maritime Apprenticeship registration!!!
Jamko Foundation is becoming a certified California Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) for 16-24 year olds.
Gain hands-on work-based learning aboard the historic Red Oak Victory, Port of Richmond or Lane Victory, Port of Los Angeles
Program Trainees successfully complete STCW Training Location: Cal State University Maritime, Vallejo, CA Fall 2022.
Boatswain Evan Hastings (ret.) is a licensed maritime instructor with over 30 years of experience at sea, including 27 years with the Military Sealift Command and three years in the commercial sector with the Seafarers International Union and National Maritime Union.
