Entry-Level Trades Apprentice
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Job overview
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD is hiring an Entry-Level Trades Apprentice. The Apprentice Program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard offers a four-year program with hands-on skills training, trade theory, and college academics. Participants will develop into highly skilled journeymen and women in industrial trades, supporting the repair and modernization of US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarines. The program requires zero prior experience.
Key focus areas include Participate in hands‑on skills training, Attend trade theory and college academic courses, and Support repair and modernization of nuclear‑powered submarines.
Successful candidates bring US Citizenship, Security and Suitability Clearance, and Physical Ability to Perform Duties.
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Apprentice Program
The Apprentice Program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requires zero experience to apply and consists of four-years filled with hands-on skills training along with trade theory and college academics under the guidance of qualified trade journeymen and women.
About the Program
The program is designed to develop motivated employees to become highly skilled journeymen and women in the industrial trades while supporting the repair and modernization of US Navy nuclear powered attack submarines. 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 start on your first day and include 4 hours of annual and 4 hours of sick leave for every two-week pay period worked. A pension retirement plan, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K) and optional employer subsidized health and life insurances, and more!
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.
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