El Jadida Sea Forum: ISEM ALUMNI Raises Awareness Among Youth About Careers in the Maritime Industry

ISEM ALUMNI Strengthens Maritime Culture at the El Jadida Sea Forum

In conjunction with its participation in the El Jadida Sea Forum, taking place from October 1 to 4, 2026, the ISEM ALUMNI Association, comprised of graduates from the Higher Institute of Maritime Studies, continues its commitment to maritime culture through a youth awareness program.

Following the announcement of the launch of “La Classe Bleue” leading up to the Forum, ISEM ALUMNI is now fully engaged on the ground with several initiatives aimed at bringing young people closer to the maritime world.

Maritime Professions Meet Children

Since the beginning of its participation in the Forum, ISEM ALUMNI has been welcoming visitors to the “Archipelago of Children” to immerse them in the universe and diversity of maritime professions. This introduction is supervised by officer students from ISEM, who serve as ambassadors for a new generation of maritime professionals during this experience.

Through simple and interactive exchanges, children discover that behind the sea lie ships, ports, professions, skills, technologies, and numerous job opportunities. This initiative reflects ISEM ALUMNI’s desire to shift perceptions of the maritime world: the sea is not only a space for leisure or a horizon; it is also a living environment rich in knowledge, employment, innovation, and economic development.

Adapting “La Classe Bleue” for Younger Audiences

ISEM ALUMNI is also launching a specially adapted version of “La Classe Bleue” for primary school children as part of the Forum. Designed as a discovery experience rather than a traditional lesson, this program allows children to learn about the sea, ships, ports, and maritime professions through age-appropriate language and activities.

The objective is straightforward: to inspire curiosity, foster understanding, and ignite imagination. For ISEM ALUMNI, building a genuine maritime culture must start at a young age. There cannot be sustainable national maritime ambition without a generation that knows the sea, understands its importance, and can envision its future.

Engagement of High Schools in El Jadida

Alongside the Forum, ISEM ALUMNI has organized several sessions of “La Classe Bleue” in its original format in high schools throughout the city of El Jadida. These interventions expand the initiative beyond the Forum’s audience and continue the dialogue with educational institutions and youth. This experience progressively confirms the potential of “La Classe Bleue” as a true tool for maritime awareness, capable of being developed in various institutions and regions.

A Tangible Contribution to Morocco’s Maritime Renaissance

Through these actions, ISEM ALUMNI aims to embed youth awareness within a broader ambition: contributing to the maritime renaissance of Morocco. The association believes that this renaissance relies not solely on infrastructure, ports, ships, or economic activities but also on building a maritime culture shared by society as a whole.

Youth represents one of the primary leverage points in this endeavor. Every child who learns about a maritime profession, every student who grasps the role of a port, and every young person who meets an officer serves as an initial bridge to the maritime Morocco of tomorrow. With “La Classe Bleue,” ISEM ALUMNI chooses to transform its vision into action: nurturing today’s youth to prepare the maritime leaders of tomorrow.

About ISEM Alumni

The Association of Graduates from the Higher Institute of Maritime Studies (ISEM Alumni) brings together graduates around a common ambition: to promote Moroccan maritime skills and contribute to the development of a maritime culture and vision that meets the Kingdom’s challenges.