Rising Through Investment Dedication Engagement and Support
The Port of San Francisco prioritizes equity as a core value and is committed to advancing racial equity. It is our goal to ensure Port opportunities reach Black, Brown and Indigenous people, and other people historically left out and left behind. Our vision for this program is to provide mentoring, training and employment opportunities and create a pipeline of trained workers from the community to work on projects in their own backyard.
As a working waterfront, we are especially interested in exposing youth to the Maritime industry. If you are a rising junior and interested in participating in hands-on training in personal water and fire survival skills at Cal Maritime, one week learning to sail a yacht and four weeks immersed in the dynamic culture of Port Maritime operations select Maritime as your sole area of interest.
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2025 Program Details:
Be a San Francisco Resident
Ages 15-25
Summer Program Dates: Monday, June 09, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025, by 5:00pm (PST)
Maintenance Laborer/Gardener Trade Program Dates: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025, by 5:00pm (PST)
*Selected Summer candidates will interview via Zoom, April 2025
*Selected Laborer/Gardener candidates will interview via Zoom, May 2025
Due to cybersecurity risks, all interns placed with mentors must work in person to avoid the need for interns to download City software, documents or take City equipment home.
Contact tiffany.tatum@sfport.com with questions about the program.
During the summer program, interns will:
- Gain job experience
- Access a variety of tasks and departments
- Receive mentorship
- Refine career goals
- Create a professional network
- Build a strong resume
- Secure good references and recommendations
This is a rewarding and valuable experience for those interested in gaining knowledge and practical skills for business activities supporting Port operations.