S2 Ep 11: Building Giants: Connecting Education, Industry, and Opportunity in Maritime Careers with Lindsay Cline

In this episode of TalentWise, we sit down with Lindsay Cline, director of strategic partnerships for the U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base Program, to explore how innovative partnerships are helping shape the future of America’s maritime workforce. From connecting colleges and universities with career opportunities through the BuildGiants initiative to strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors, Lindsay shares how strategic workforce development is supporting one of the nation’s most critical industries. With Alabama playing a key role in building the Navy’s next generation of vessels, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the people, partnerships, and long-term planning required to develop talent at scale. Whether you’re interested in workforce development, economic growth, education, or industry collaboration, Lindsay provides valuable insights into what it takes to build sustainable talent pipelines and why these efforts matter now more than ever.