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A group of mentees from New Orleans–based 501(c)(3) organization Son of a Saint was welcomed to Avondale, Louisiana, this week by T. Parker Host, owner of the former Avondale Shipyard now known as Avondale Global Gateway, in order to provide them “an inspiring, hands-on exploration of the maritime industry.” The event built on the ongoing partnership between Host and Son of a Saint, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of fatherless boys through mentorship, support and education. Earlier this year, Host sponsored a Son of a Saint mentee with a $20,000 donation.
“Through this partnership, we aim to foster positive change in South Louisiana by equipping the next generation with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in our industry and beyond,” said Host Chairman and CEO Adam Anderson. “Mentorship plays a transformative role in shaping the future workforce, especially in industries like the maritime sector, where the transmission of knowledge, skills and values is key to long-term success.”
Host purchased the former Avondale Shipyard in 2018, acquired foreign-trade zone subzone status for the property’s 254 acres in 2019 and reopened it as a multimodal logistics hub Avondale Global Gateway in 2022. The project was part of Site Selection’s November 2023 coverage and rankings of FTZs, which found Louisiana high on the list.
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