b'MEMBER NEWS Gunderson Marine to Open Trades Skills Training Center in Portland, Ore.G underson Marine announced theopeningofitstraining center,aninitiativeaimed at addressing the demand for skilled trades in the local economy. Thetrainingcenter,scheduledto open this spring, will serve as a central hub for trades skills development, of-fering training in basic metals fitting, industrial safety practices, and various welding techniques. Thetrainingcenterwillequippar-ticipantswithskillsformeaningful andsustainablecareers.Afterthe completion of the paid training pro-gram,Gundersonevaluatesgradu-ates,offeringfull-time,living-wage jobs as welders and shipbuilders. The shipyard, based in Portland, Ore., em-ploysmanyprogramgraduatesanddecorative | durable | functionalencourages professional development for its workforce. JoeCorvelli,COOofGunderson Marine,expressedenthusiasmfor theopening,Thetrainingcenter isaboutmorethanskills;itsabout shaping futures and building careers. Iurgeanyonewithaninterestin welding or shipbuilding to apply for the program. Community members, students, and trade enthusiasts are encouraged to fill outanonlinesurveyonGunderson Marines website. For facility details, PHOTO: GUNDERSON MARINEtraining program benefits, and schol- USCG-Certied Light-Weight Aluminum arship information, click here. Honeycomb Panels for Passenger Ferriesrigidized.com/markets/marine658 Ohio Street | Buffalo, NY 14203 | marine@rigidized.com41 MARCH 2024'