United States: Austal USA has honoured its second set of graduates from its four-year apprenticeship program in Mobile, Alabama. The 21 graduates received their certificates of completion and designation as Department of Labor Class A Journeymen.
"The apprentice training program at Austal challenges the students both academically and practically," said President and Chief Operating Officer, Joseph J. Rella.
"The program develops skilled craftsmen and women well prepared to build the innovative ships here at Austal. This program ensures the continuity of excellence for Austal's future."
The program is certified by the U.S. Department of Labour, Alabama Department of Post Secondary Education, and the Veteran's Administration and governed by the Department of Labor Standards of Apprenticeship for the respective trades of pipefitter, marine electrician, fabricator and fitout.
The Alabama Department of Post Secondary Education has approved our four trade programs for the Veteran's Administration, which means that all eligible veterans may now apply for and receive GI Bill benefits that were earned for military service.
Austal is currently under contract with the U.S. Navy, as a part of the General Dynamics team, to build a second Littoral Combat Ship Coronado (LCS 4).
Disclosure: Members of the Baird family or companies in the Baird Publications group own shares in Austal.
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