Marine Pipefitters
Marine Pipefitters
Well it looks like we may have finally reached a point of sustainable work in the marine industry. Todd’s Shipyard has signed on to build three 64 car ferries for W.S.F. all sign’s are pointing to construction of the 144-car ferry after the completion of the smaller boats. This new construction could last well into the future. Let’s say a prayer the economy picks up next year or soon after.
Marine Pipe Apprenticeship
Congratulations to the third year Marine Pipefitter Apprentices. This group has been working hard through much adversity. We have not trained marine pipefitters through apprenticeship for 30 years. We have been developing the curriculum year to year, which makes it tough for the apprentices. They have been working through the peaks and valleys. I want to thank them all for there commitment to this training. It will be worth your effort in the end.
Marine 1st Year Apprenticeship
I must say the first year apprentices are reaping the benefit of the lesions learned from are third year class. This group is excelling and the training agents (contractors) are very happy with the program. In October Todd Shipyard received a 1.6 million training grant as part of the federal stimulus. Todd’s has added 700,000 to this grant and is committed to pipefitter training.
Thanks to all of the apprenticeship trainers, teachers and Journeymen +woman. A special thanks to John Walters for his commitment and Dedication to making this a successful program. I am proud of all of you.
