Coming Soon!
Through the Port of Hueneme's new workforce development initiatives, students interested in careers in logistics can get up to $2,500 toward certificate programs through our partnership with Ventura County Community College District.
The Port is proud to help create and strengthen career pathways in our region. Keep your eye on this page for more details as they become available soon.
Investing In Our Community's Future
One of the Port’s most rewarding and impactful programs involves engagement with local youth and academia. The Port’s aim is to educate youth about global trade and introduce the exciting opportunities in the global supply chain. Many of the Port’s interns and youth are pursuing higher education and maritime-related career paths as a result of their participation in the Port’s educational programs – a true testament to the partnership the Port has built with local students, colleges and K-12 school districts.
Educational Partners
Global Trade & Logistics Class
The Port offers an award-winning 12-session Global Trade & Logistics class for Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) Juniors and Seniors.
Upcoming Session
- Held at Port of Hueneme Administrative Offices, 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
- Course credit may be available through school
- Paid internship will be offered to one student after completion of course
- Consult with your career or guidance counselor for more information.
Port staff, customers and partners teach about imports and exports, the global supply chain, safety and security, manufacturing and more.
For more information, please contact Maripas Jacobo:
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Curriculum
Fall 2025 Global Trade & Logistics
8/26/2025
Week 1
US Ports and Global Trade
Introduction to the Port of Hueneme and to the various players who help make cargo move.
Presented by the Port’s Community Outreach Team
9/2/2025
Week 2
Committed to Community
How the Port engages in outreach efforts to maximize benefits to community and industries.
Presented by Port’s Community Outreach Team
9/9/2025
Week 3
Commercial & Business Development
Attracting new business opportunities to the Port of Hueneme to create additional good paying jobs and economic benefits for our region.
Presented by the Port’s Business Development Team
9/16/2025
Week 4
Marketing & Communication
How the Port leverages marketing and communication strategies to strengthen partnerships and enhance engagement and business.
Presented by the Port’s Marketing & Communications Team
9/23/2025
Week 5
Environment & Sustainability
Building a green, sustainable port for generations to come.
Presented by the Port’s Environmental Team
9/30/2025
Week 6
Port Tour
How cargo ship operations work - take a tour of the Port to see behind the scenes of how global shipping happens.
Presented by the Port’s Community Outreach Team
10/7/2025
Week 7
The Fresh Produce Industry
Keeping produce fresh as it travels from Latin American sources to our kitchen table.
Presented by Del Monte
10/14/2025
Week 8
Naval Surface Warfare Center – Port Hueneme Division
Exploring STEM Internships for High School and College Students interested in the STEAM field.
Presented by Dr. Ramon Flores
10/21/2025
Week 9
Information Technology & Cybersecurity
How the Port creates a safe and dependable digital infrastructure system to maximize security, increase efficiency, and facilitate global trade
Presented by the Port’s IT Team
10/28/2025
Week 10
Engineering & Construction at the Port
Maintaining and creating space for cargo movement.
Presented by the Port’s Engineering Team
11/4/2025
Week 11
Reel Guppy Outdoors Inc.
How Reel Guppy offers free youth- and family-centered education programs specializing in environmental and marine education, with a focus on personal and leadership development
Presented by Kevin Brannon, Reel Guppy Outdoors Inc Executive Director
11/18/2025
Week 12
Final Exam Overview
12/2/2025
Week 13
Final Exam
12/9/2025
Week 14
Graduation Ceremony
Internships
Port of Hueneme regularly seeks motivated self-starters for intern positions to work with Port staff. Internships are paid positions. For more information about internships, please contact Robin Campos.
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Oxnard Harbor District – Port of Hueneme for the sixteenth consecutive year. This year’s award, which recognizes the strength of the Port’s comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025, is the highest form of recognition teams can achieve in governmental accounting and financial reporting.