Committed to Community

Port Supported Events & Organizations Include:

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Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
Local Schools (Elementary, Secondary, University and Technical)
Animo Theater Company
Caregivers
Channel Island Maritime Museum
City of Oxnard – Heritage Square Concert Series
Oxnard Downtowners – Christmas Parade
Diversity Collective
El Concilio Del Condado de Ventura
Focus on the Masters
FOODshare
Friends of the Bard
Habitat for Humanity
ILWU – Alex’s Lemonade Cancer Walk
Latin Business Association

Mariachi Festival
Mission Produce Foundation
Naturipe Charity Golf Tournament
Navy League
New West Symphony Association
O’ My Theater
Oxnard Jazz Festival
Oxnard Knights of Columbus
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
Oxnard Police Activity League
Red Cross of Ventura County
Santa to the Sea – 5K Run
United Way of Ventura County
Ventura County Ag Week
Ventura County Star – Food and Wine Festival
Veteran Farmers of America

Community Engagement

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Tours for Students

The Port of Hueneme offers an excellent educational experience for students of all ages with tour content tailored to meet the educational needs of elementary, secondary and post secondary educational levels.

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Banana Festival

This family oriented and highly anticipated event provides a chance for the community to experience The Port with tours, arts and crafts, educational displays, and maritime related experiences, all while enjoying one of the Port’s largest imports — bananas!

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Global Trade & Logistics class

The Port offers an award-winning 12-week Global Trade & Logistics class for Oxnard Union High School District students and partners with local universities to develop maritime education programs.

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FIRST Robotics Competition

In conjunction with FATHOMWERX, The Port hosts the Hueneme Port Regional and Ventura County Regional FIRST Robotics Competition that is held annually.

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Internships

Internships are also available through the Port. Port of Hueneme regularly seeks motivated self-starters for intern positions to work with Port staff. Internships are paid positions.

Local Organizations

The Port is a member of and supports many local organizations including:

Economic Development Corporation of Oxnard

Economic Development Collaborative - Ventura County

Port of Hueneme Chamber of Commerce

LBA - Latin Business Associaion

Ventura County Economic Development Associaion

Ventura County Special Districts Association

Oxnard Chamber of Commerce

What's New at the Port

A woman plays mini-golf outdoors, watched by three people, as she puts towards a ramp adorned with large dice. Nearby, discussions buzz about the $3.935 million state grant for the Port of Hueneme, part of California's port data partnership program ramping up progress statewide.

CAREGIVERS “Chari-Tee” Putt Putt Golf Tournament: A Celebration of Charity, Community, and Creativity

November 23, 2024

For further information contact: Port of Hueneme Contact: Adam Vega Community Outreach & Legislative Specialist avega@Portofh.org City of Port Hueneme Contact: James Vega City Manager jvega@ci.port-hueneme.ca.us (805)986-6518 [PORT HUENEME,…

Under green tents, people distribute boxes and bags at an outdoor event, celebrating the $3.935 million state grant for Port of Hueneme as the Governor ramps up California's Port Data Partnership Program.

Rain or Shine, The Port of Hueneme Continues “Committed to Community” with Turkey and Food Drive

November 23, 2024

Contact: Letitia Austin Public & Government Relations Manager laustin@portofh.org [PORT HUENEME, CA] – The Port of Hueneme hosted a food drive at Southwinds Park alongside community partners Lujan Transportation Services, Lucha Inc.,…

Silhouetted cranes and ships at a harbor during sunset, with a calm water surface and a few birds in the sky, set the scene as the Port of Hueneme embraces new horizons with a $3.935 million state grant under California's expanded Port Data Partnership Program.

Building Bridges – Port of Hueneme and Port of Paita Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish a Sister Port Relationship

November 14, 2024

Download Press Release Contact: Letitia Austin Public & Government Relations Manager laustin@portofh.org [PORT HUENEME, CA] – The Port of Hueneme, California and the Port of Paita, Peru are…