Members of Cohort 10 of Philly Shipyard’s Apprentice program were celebrated for completing the first 12-weeks of the welding apprenticeship, a distinguishing accomplishment for all apprentices
February 8, 2023 At the Charles W. Jones Memorial Training Academy, Philly Shipyard Apprenticeship Cohort #7 concluded its 12-week Weld School program on January 26. The training for each apprentice began on October 31 and the cohort is set to complete the three-year apprenticeship program in October 2025. This group will now venture into the...
The U.S. Navy and Department of Defense partnered with the Pennsylvania Talent Pipeline Project and Project MFG to host the second annual maritime welding competition and career exploration day at the Philly Shipyard, Inc. Training Academy.
July 26, 2022 On July 21, Philly Shipyard Apprenticeship Cohort #5 marked the completion of its 12-week Weld School program at the Charles W. Jones Memorial Training Academy. Each individual’s training launched on May 2, and the class is on track to graduate the apprenticeship program in May 2025. This class will be heading out...
At the plan announcement event, there were 64 alumni of PIDC’s Navy Yard Skills Initiative (NYSI) including two Philly Shipyard employees -- Matt Cabrera and Dustin Burton. Cabrera spoke at the event sharing his testament to the program.
