Colonna\u2019s Shipyard opens new Trades Training Building
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Strengthening regional shipyard workforce development and local industry partnerships, Norfolk, Va.-based Colonna\u2019s Shipyard Inc. (CSI) last week opened its new Trades Training Building. Marking a major investment in workforce development and regional industry innovation, the project is part of Colonna\u2019s ongoing commitment to reinvest in its facilities and people, following more than $150 million in infrastructure and workforce investments since 2016.<\/p>\n
The new 9,000-square-foot facility, located on the company\u2019s Norfolk campus, will serve as a dedicated space for hands-on training, safety instruction, and skill development for current employees and future apprentices.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis new trades training building isn\u2019t just a structure \u2014 it\u2019s a statement,\u201d said Randall Crutchfield,<\/a> chairman and CEO of Colonna\u2019s Shipyard, \u201cIt\u2019s a visible investment in the skilled men and women who power our shipyard, our community, and our nation\u2019s industrial base. Each beam, door, and crane represent a promise \u2014 that American craftsmanship and maritime strength will continue to thrive right here at home.\u201d<\/p>\n The state-of-the-art facility includes an aircraft hangar\u2013style door, a 10-ton bridge crane, dual jib cranes, reinforced concrete flooring, and industrial ventilation and safety systems. It also integrates fiber optic connectivity and high-voltage power systems to support modern ship repair and fabrication training needs.<\/p>\n Local and national leaders joined Colonna\u2019s leadership, employees, and apprentices for the Oct. 31 ribbon-cutting ceremony, underscoring the shipyard\u2019s continued role in supporting regional economic growth and maritime readiness.<\/p>\n \u201cColonna\u2019s Shipyard is instrumental to Hampton Roads\u2019 ship repair industry, and I appreciate the many skilled trade workers here who play a vital role in our local maritime industrial base,\u201d said U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggan<\/a>s (R\u2013Va.)<\/p>\n The post Colonna\u2019s Shipyard opens new Trades Training Building<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n