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NEWS | Oct. 18, 2019

PSNS & IMF hosts educator’s day

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility hosted approximately 50 educators and career counselors from across Washington’s schools Oct. 18 for a tour of the command. The group included representatives from high schools, technical schools, colleges and organizations assisting veterans and wounded warriors transitioning back to the private workforce.

The daylong event began with a job fair where representatives from shipyard trades and programs provided demonstrations and answered questions about potential career paths for their students. Attendees then toured the shipyard’s continuous training and development facilities and apprentice school to get hands-on demonstrations of how new employees are trained and developed. A lunchtime Q&A panel and a bus tour of the shipyard concluded the day.

“We depend on all of you to provide us the next generation of workers and future leaders in the shipyard,” said Rick Tift, PSNS & IMF executive director during the event kick-off. “We want you to spread the word that the shipyard provides great opportunities for employment and continuing education throughout your career.”

Sherri Fauver, a counselor with South Kitsap High School said that proximity led her to attend the event.

“Living so close and knowing how many people in the community work here, I thought it was important to learn about the opportunities the shipyard offers my students,” said Fauver.

She also highlighted the prominence of trades and skills employees can learn at the shipyard.

“Every student’s path is different,” Fauver said. “Not every student will make the choice of going to college and the ability to learn a trade is more important than ever for those kids.”

PSNS & IMF employs more than 15,000 Sailors and civilians who accomplish the shipyard’s mission to maintain, modernize and retire the U.S. Navy Fleet. Applicants can view available jobs at the shipyard at www.usajobs.gov.