The Anchor Program
Maritime TransportationCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Anchor Program (TAP) is a small nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, operating in the maritime transportation sector. It provides vocational and life skills training for youth aged 16 and older and others seeking careers in the United States Merchant Marine, with the aim of expanding access to viable maritime options. TAP offers training and certification preparation, along with additional maritime programs, to prepare participants for careers in the growing maritime industry. The organization emphasizes exposure to career paths that can include earning potential and opportunities to travel, positioning graduates for a new career path within maritime trades. By focusing on local communities, TAP seeks to support individuals whose options are limited and to prepare them for work in the merchant marine and related maritime sectors.