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Royal Caribbean Group Announces Inaugural Class of Port Partners Business Accelerator Program in Seward, Alaska
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), a global vacation leader that is redefining the future of vacations, has chosen 15 final candidates for its inaugural 'Port Partners' business accelerator program in Seward, Alaska. The new cohort will complete a comprehensive 10-week college-level course at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) and engage with local entrepreneurial leaders and mentors to grow their knowledge, skill set, and work toward a successful business launch.
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