Evaluation of Two Multi-Shipyard Cooperative Training Programs
Abstract
Two cooperative training programs have played a valuable role in the Norfolk, Virginia and Seattle, Washington shipbuilding communities. The programs are, respectively: (1) the Tidewater Maritime Training Institute, and (2) the Cooperative Apprentice Training Program. The cooperative training programs focus on the training of individuals to perform shipyard-related tasks. As a result of each program, and the established cooperation between the shipyards, there is an increased resource of qualified shipyard workers in each area. This resource increase has had a favorable impact on the shipbuilding job market. Further, it has helped to decrease training costs at each participating shipyard, and increased the productivity of a new hire or newly promoted individual. The purpose of this report is to show the results of an investigation and evaluation of the two separate programs. The project has identified information which will assist those in other geographical areas to establish similar programs. Topics addressed includes: -geographic factors associate~ with each program s development; -industrial factors which led to their establishment; -political factors which had influence on the programs, and -significant results to date.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA444579
Entities
Organizations
- University of Michigan