Address:
PSNS Apprenticeship Office
PSNS Building 460, R-242
1400 Farragut Street
Bremerton, WA 98314
Contact:
Bobbie Laurent, Program Manager
Business & Technology Division
(360) 509-1534
(360) 476-7038
[email protected]
Dennis Funk
Dean of Manufacturing & Trades
(360) 476-2473
[email protected]
Overview of Services:
Since 1901 the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard has relied heavily upon an apprentice program to satisfy its need for skilled trades personnel and shop supervisors.
The apprenticeship program involves 4 years of intensive training in one of 28 skilled trades of interest to the shipyard. The first 3 years are equally divided between skill training and taking college classes, which leads to an Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) degree as an Industrial Trades Technician.
After successful completion of the ATA, emphasis shifts from academics to specific skill training, leading toward the apprentice achieving journey level certifications through the Department of Labor.
In addition to the program offered at PSNS, Olympic College supports apprenticeship programs in Electronics for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport.
Credential: YES
Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) Degree as Industrial Trades Tech.
Olympic has a few programs that offer certificates and degrees in shipyard trades. These include welding, manufacturing and technical design. We will soon add the Marine Electronics program (Fall 2022).
The first 3 years are equally divided between skill training and taking college classes, which leads to an (ATA) degree as an Industrial Trades Technician.
After successful completion of the ATA, emphasis shifts from academics to specific skill training, leading toward the apprentice achieving journey level certifications through the Department of Labor.
Upon completion, candidates are traditionally offered career employment status in the Shipyard as a journey level employee with full benefits.
Equity Lens:
Internships, also known as work-study, are open to a small number of high school students, most often in their 3rd year of high school. Interested students should contact their advisor for information regarding the Work Study program and position availability.
