b'FOGHORN FOCUS In the summer of 2024,ing each year, Hunter speculates that there will be over 200 WSF had 617 sailings students at next years career day. In addition to these formal programs, WSF regularly re-canceled due to lack ofceives tour requests from high schools for groups like shop classes. Simply visiting the ferries can be eye opening for crewing. From June 15 some. We had a group come out and most of them hadnt been on a ferry, so that was cool, Hunter said. The tours to Sept. 21, 2025, that give students a glimpse at a world they may not have been aware of and jobs they didnt know existed. number dropped to 191. Growing from within is a tactic many employers use to fill positions. At WSF there are workforce development leads Its proof positive of forthevariousdepartments.Theleadstrackemployee training and help guide people interested in new positions all theyve accomplished orrisingwithintheranksoftheircurrentdepartment, showing them the path to follow to reach their goal. Men-in growing a robust crewtorships are available for those looking for one-on-one sup-port in a specific position. Hunter explained that from the and staff.workforce development leads to the mentors to required Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary and head of WSF Steve Nevey met with Classroom on the Water students during their two weeks at WSF in September.FOGHORN 14'