The National Shipbuilding Research Program 1985 Ship Production Symposium Volume 2 Paper No. 11: Evaluation of Two Multi-Shipyard Cooperative Training Programs

Abstract

Descriptive and evaluative information is reported on two multi- shipyard training programs: (1) Tidewater Maritime Training Institute, Norfolk, Virginia, and (2) Cooperative Apprentice Training Program, Seattle, Washington. The programs differ greatly in origin, goals, organization and operation; yet both successfully met local requirements. Both programs are described relative to their: (1) program history, (2) legal basis, (3) objectives, (4) funding, (5) geographic area, (6) staff and facilities, (7) trainee input, (8) curriculum, and (9) hiring and retention of graduates. The detailed descriptions are presented for two reasons. First, a useful evaluation must be based upon knowledge of specifics. Second, one goal of this project is to provide guidance to shipyards in other locations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA443996

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  • Alvin J. Abrams

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  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division

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