Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Ocean Workforce
Legg, S., Brodeur, M., Wilson, C., McCurdy, A. L., Desai, K., et al. (2024). Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Ocean Workforce. , doi:https://doi.org/10.5065/dn0a-pe98
| Title | Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Ocean Workforce |
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| Genre | Workshop Report |
| Author(s) | Sonya Legg, Melissa Brodeur, Cassandra Wilson, Andrea Lynn McCurdy, Kruti Desai, Georgia Coward, Nicole Palma, G. A. Cutter, M. Leinen, C. Alexander, B. Smith, C. G. Gemmell, K. M. Kleisner, L. Hotaling, F. Ollervides, Tanya Vance, K. Gallagher, Nicole Miller, A. Boone, A. D. Mocorro Powell |
| Abstract | The ocean economy's future relies on a diverse, inclusive workforce to address complex challenges. While diversity is crucial for innovation and equitable distribution of benefits, students from various backgrounds face significant barriers to entering ocean careers. Collaboration across education, non-profit, commercial, and governmental sectors is essential to overcome these challenges. To build stronger, more inclusive pathways into the ocean workforce, targeted interventions are needed at every stage of career development. These include improving access to education, providing mentorship, and ensuring inclusive hiring practices and workplace cultures. The Center for Ocean Leadership held a virtual forum to address:Ocean workforce needs across sectorsBarriers for students from different backgroundsSolutions to overcome these barriers equitablyThis discussion complements recent studies on blue economy workforce development and diversity in ocean sciences, aiming to provide recommendations for the community and inform ongoing activities in the field. |
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| Publication Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Publisher's Version of Record | https://doi.org/10.5065/dn0a-pe98 |
| OpenSky Citable URL | https://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d7xp796g |
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| CPAESS Affiliations | UCP, SPS |