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local area.“ This project and the initiative overall support additional jobs, between the barges being built in the US and the barge operation itself.
“ We’ re always engaging with our local community as much as we can. We are keen to hire new staff and interns from areas close to the ports where we operate. Vopak has a program called WeConnect, which is in place in many locations. For our part we have a partnership with the YMCA Long Beach Youth Institute, where we annually bring a group of students onsite for a day, give them a tour of the terminal and explain what we do and how our business supports the local economy. We explain what these
kinds of jobs are like and how to get started in this industry. It’ s important to keep younger folks interested and engage with them early to build the next leaders for the organization.”
As Vopak’ s West Coast operations continue to trailblaze for the diesel exhaust capture barge technology, Brandon and his team gain valuable experience, giving them a clear market advantage. Combined with its positive company culture and impressive team spirit, Vopak is positioning itself as the ideal partner to help support a truly sustainable energy future. ■
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