CCRI Designated as Maritime Training Center of Excellence
for people in this field with the right knowledge and skills, particularly in the defense sector. I commend CCRI for earning this recognition as a center of excellence and for ensuring a pipeline of well-trained workers capable of supporting our growing maritime industry,” said U.S. Senator Jack Reed.“Well done to CCRI on securing this designation, which paves the way for additional federal investments in training the Ocean State’s maritime workforce,” said U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. “From offshore wind to the marine trades and composites manufacturing, Rhode Island&rsq
MarAd Stresses Economic Impact of Shipyard Jobs in NE
to Rhode Island’s economy. That is why I worked to restore federal funds for the Small Shipyard Grant Program, which helps local shipbuilders compete to build and service ships and boats here in Rhode Island, bringing more jobs and opportunities to the Ocean State,” said Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee. After funding for the Small Shipyard Grant Program lapsed for two years, Senator Reed successfully led the effort to include $5 million in the THUD section
