Reminder: Next week- virtual Blue Economy Career Exploration Fair!

[Holly Morin]

**apologies for cross-postings**

Don't forget to register for the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute's 2026 Blue Economy Career Exploration Fair (virtual via Zoom). 

This FREE event aims to connect community college, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as other stakeholders, with individuals across various Blue Economy (BE) sectors  (Defense, Marine Trades, Aquaculture, Fisheries, Tourism and Recreation, Ports and Shipping, Marine Policy, etc), and raise awareness about the different career opportunities available and the diverse skills required for these positions. 

After initial introductions, "speed dating" sessions (in Zoom breakout rooms) with sector representatives, will take place, where participants can meet with different reps in small groups for 12-15 min; after a set time, the groups switch, until all of the groups have rotated and spoken with each representative.

Registration is required. The event will take place across two virtual events, one on Tuesday March 10th, and the other on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Each online event will last approximately 2.5 hours (1-3:30pm ET) and will feature different BE sector representatives. Participants are encouraged to register for both sessions if they can, so that they can network across all BE sectors. 

Please distribute this opportunity with students and/or early career scientists engaged with your programs and/or share this within your networks.  A flyer (PDF) with necessary links and details is also attached.

If you have any questions, please be in touch (holly...@uri.edu).