Opportunity Board Details

Title of Opportunity

Shipyard Worker Skills Progression Program (WSPP)

Organization Name

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Address Line 1

Portsmouth Navy Yard

City

Portsmouth

State

New Hampshire

Zip

03801

Type of Opportunity

Apprenticeship

Opportunity Description

The Worker Skills Progression Program is a formal apprenticeship which focuses on trade related curriculum, trade skills training and on-the-job learning administered over a five-year period.

Contact Person Name

Jessica Lamarre

Student Requirements

he Worker Skills Progression Program which is a formal apprenticeship which focuses on trade related curriculum, trade skills training and on-the-job learning administered over a five-year period. The program is designed to develop motivated employees to become highly skilled journeymen and women in the industrial trades.

? Participants work full time (80 hours per two week pay period), are paid during all required training, and are provided with all training materials. Promotions occur at two year intervals to the intermediate and journey levels provided performance meets or exceeds pre-defined requirements. Credit may be given for previous experience and/or college training. Benefits include 4 hours of annual and 4 hours of sick leave for every two week pay period worked. A retirement plan, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K) and optional employer subsidized health and life insurances are available.

? The Worker Skills Progression Program has a primary focus of on-the-job learning, along with trade technical training provided by qualified instructors. Participants must successfully complete all requirements as prescribed in approved Trade Training Plans. Graduates of the Worker Skills Progression Program receive a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship from the Department of Labor. The Worker Skills Progression Program is opened for different trades periodically throughout the year. Interested candidates can determine openings in this program by accessing the web link http://www.usajobs.gov on a frequent basis.

? Applicants must be a US citizen, satisfy the security and suitability requirements of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and be physically able to perform the duties of the position for which they are selected. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is an equal opportunity employer.