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New training mock-up in San Diego offers apprentices a 'safe-to-fail' environment for honing their skills
February 25, 2025 — Mtume Salaam, workforce development manager, Code 984, Shop Resources, looks at his current training setting in Building 73 on Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, with a large amount of pride.The converted space wasn’t always the intricate training area it is now. Initially set aside to become a training area in 2023, other priorities put... MORE

Southwest Regional Apprentice Program instructors (from left) Erik Hughes, Shop 38, Marine Machinist; Andrew Fernandez, Code 740, Riggers; and Enrellee Thomas, Shop 26, Welders, pose for photo, Jan. 23, 2025, inside the program's new training facility at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Jeb Fach)

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