GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A new opportunity is offering students the chance to get on-hands experience in the shipbuilding industry.
Fincantieri Marine Group began accepting applications for a new paid Industrial Shipbuilding Apprenticeship program this week.
The program is designed to increase the quality and quantity of skilled technicians trained and equipped to succeed in the maritime sector of the manufacturing industry.
“We provide paid training and education which leads to industry-recognized credentials and college-level credits,” said Peggy Boudreau, head of Human Relations at Fincantieri Marine Group. “The beauty of our paid apprenticeship program is that it encompasses nearly every facet of manufacturing, including safe operation of machinery, reading blueprints, understanding processes, conducting measurement and inspections, as well as a deeper understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.”
Fincantieri will select its first group of apprentices in July, and then will open up additional apprenticeship positions in the coming months.
Interested men and women can apply online.
Fincantieri operates three shipyards in Northeast Wisconsin: Marinette, Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay.
