This summer, YoPRO students celebrated World Ocean Day with a special visit from Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a global shipping and logistics company known for its dedication to sustainability. The WW team joined our students for an afternoon of learning, conversation, and hands-on discovery about the challenges facing our local ecology.

At the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant facility, YoPRO Leaders turned the tables—guiding the adults through interactive stations on coastal conservation. Students presented their research, led activities, and showed firsthand how young voices can spark new ways of thinking. It was a powerful reminder of our mission: preparing students to be confident communicators and future leaders.

Shortly after, Wallenius Wilhelmsen invited our COS boys to tour their operations at the Georgia Ports in Brunswick. Students saw the scale of global logistics up close and learned practical skills—everything from basic vehicle maintenance with the City of Brunswick Public Works Department to the systems that keep trade moving safely and sustainably.

Together, these experiences showed YoPRO students how local knowledge and global industries intersect—and how the pathways they’re exploring today could lead to careers tomorrow.

Big thanks to Wallenius Wilhelmsen, UGA Marine Extension & Georgia Sea Grant, and h2o creative group for partnering with us to make this happen.