b'MEMBER NEWSNew Apprenticeship Programin Fincantieri Wisconsin ShipyardsT henewFincantieriapprenticeshipand college-level credits, said Peggy Boudreau,The marine industrys continued growth has program,whichwasapprovedbyhead of Human Relations at Fincantieri Ma- raised the demand for competent technicians, Wisconsin Department of Workforcerine Group. The beauty of our paid appren- and Fincantieri has achieved significant prog-Development, is designed to increase the qual- ticeship program is that it encompasses nearlyress in attracting and retaining brilliant men ity and quantity of skilled technicians trainedevery facet of manufacturing, including safeandwomenwithstablecareerpossibilities and equipped to succeed in the maritime sectoroperationofmachinery,readingblueprints,for the next 10 years through paid education, of the manufacturing industry. understandingprocesses,conductingmea- training, and mentorship.surement and inspections, as well as a deeper Fincantieriwillselectitsfirstgroupofap- understandingofOccupationalSafetyandTheshipbuildingapprenticeshipprogramis prentices in July, and then will open up addi- Health Administration (OSHA) standards. open to adult U.S. citizens regardless of man-tional apprenticeship positions in the comingufacturing experience. Those who have already months. Interested men and women can applyFincantierioperatesthreebusyshipyardsinparticipated in other registered Wisconsin ap-through the companys website. northeast Wisconsin, where they custom-buildprenticeships are not eligible for this program, anarrayofmaritimevessels,includingagilehowever Fincantieri has hundreds of open jobs Weprovidepaidtrainingandeducationwarships for the Navy and large commercialat its Wisconsin locations that provide employ-which leads to industry-recognized credentialsvessels for use on the Great Lakes and beyond.ment options for nearly everyone.Clean, Quiet, ProvenElectric and Hybrid PropulsionKeeping our waterways clean is importantto the health and survival of our planet.BAE Systems is leading the way with clean, quiet alternative propulsion systems, helping passenger vessels get to zero emissions.gettozero.com35 JUNE 2022'