3rd Annual People of the Port Career Fair
Thank you to all the amazing individuals and organizations who came out to build their future on the waterfront! We can't wait to bring this incredible event to you again next year.
For upcoming opportunities with the Port of San Diego, we invite you to visit our Careers page and sign up for upcoming news, community events, project updates, and more through email.
About
The Port of San Diego in partnership with the San Diego Working Waterfront, Port tenants, and the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Regional Consortium host the People of the Port Career Fair.
What to Look Forward To
During our career fair, meet with companies looking to hire now, learn and grow from our guest speakers, and discover your next exciting career in industries such as hospitality, maritime, shipbuilding and repair, food service, and more to be announced.
Employment Opportunities
Here are just a few examples of companies and organizations you could meet, learn, and grow from at the People of the Port Career Fair.
- ABM Industries
- Ace Parking
- City of Coronado
- Commander, Navy Region Southwest
- Continental Maritime of San Diego, LLC
- Enterprise Mobility
- Everingham Bros Bait Co
- Flagship Cruises & Events
- Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services
- Koehler Kraft Co.
- Kona Kai San Diego
- Lead Marine
- Loews Hotels & Co
- Navy Region Southwest
- Pacific Maritime Group, Inc
- Pasha Group
- Port of San Diego
- Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department
- Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association
- R.E. Staite Engineering Inc.
- San Diego City College
- San Diego College of Continuing Education
- San Diego Convention Center
- San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Administration
- San Diego South Army Recruiting Company
- Signature Aviation
- Southwestern College
- Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
- Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Breakout Sessions
Additionally, to help close the gap between education and workforce development, the Port and its tenants are partnering with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Regional Consortium to share information on how colleges can update their curriculum to help meet hiring needs in the region.
3rd Annual People of the Port Career Fair Agenda
10:30 a.m. Applying for Government Jobs
- Elba Gomez, Vice President, Administration/CAO, Port of San Diego
- Assistant Chief Jefrey Geary, Assistant Chief of Harbor Police
11 a.m. Maritime Cargo
- Miguel Reyes, Manager, Maritime Trade Development, Port of San Diego
11:30 a.m. Hospitality Industry
- Alex Grupe, Recruiting and Training Manager HR, Loews Coronado Bay Resort
12 p.m. Maritime Industry
- Adam Deaton, Manager, Maritime Operations, Port of San Diego
1 p.m. Applying for Government Jobs
- Elba Gomez, Vice President, Administration/CAO, Port of San Diego
Assistant Chief Jefrey Geary, Assistant Chief of Harbor Police
Attending the People of the Port Career Fair may be one of the best things you can do for your career. Let us help you make the most from the experience with these helpful tips.
Tips for Success
Tip 1: Bring Supplies
Bring these helpful documents and information when meeting about potential job opportunities.
- Extra copies of your resume
- Your pitch
- Business cards
- Professional portfolio
Tip 2: Be Confident
The People of the Port Career Fair will offer you many opportunities to connect and network with recruiters, industry professionals, and peers.
- Plan on speaking confidently about what you are looking for as well as your skills, experience, and interests.
- Exchange contact information like business cards and connect on professional networking platforms.
Have an Open Mind
If you have a shortlist of organizations you want to meet, it's recommended you connect with them first. However, you never know what opportunities await.
- Connect and learn about as many people and organizations as you can.
- Do not overlook lesser-known organizations.
