Composite Repair and Boat Construction Training Program now being offered
In late 2007 , New England Tech's Vice President for Corporate Education and Training, Steven Kitchin, began discussions with representatives from the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, Mosaico, New England Boat Works, The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, The Workforce Partnership of Greater Rhode Island, Workforce Solutions of Providence Cranston, and Goetz Custom Boats of Bristol, RI to discuss the lack of skilled workers in the marine trades industry. A solution was created to introduce a composite training program to residents of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts that would give participants the skills they would need to enter the workforce as a composite repair technician.
The training program was developed with the assistance of Goetz Custom Boats and the expertise of New England Tech's Marine Technology Department. The outcome is a 208 hour, hands-on training program that runs in the evenings at Goetz Boats in Bristol.
The marine trades industry is actively seeking individuals with experience working with fiberglass, epoxy and other composite materials to construct and repair various products. These careers demand that you not only be a skilled craftsperson, but someone who has the technical knowledge to keep up with today's industry.
Composites are used in a variety of different industries, including marine and aviation. The use of resins such as vinyl ester and polyester are becoming more widely used for many different uses. In less than 4 months, participants of this training program will learn boat repair and construction based on industry standards. They will learn to work with composites and apply different processes to boat construction and repair.
With funding from various organizations, interested parties will have the ability to apply for tuition assistance to pay for this program.
The first session of the program is in progress. If you are interested in information about upcoming classes, contact Fred Santaniello at 401-739-5000 ext. 3382 or fsantaneillo@neit.edu.
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