Navy Invests $30M in Alabama's Maritime Training

0:00The U.S. Navy just dropped $30 million into Alabama's community college system to ramp up training for shipbuilding jobs. This cash will help fill thousands of positions as the Navy builds more ships and subs. Four schools are splitting the funds, Bishop State, Coastal Alabama, Reed State, and Lurlene B. Wallace. Bishop State gets the biggest slice just over $4 million to launch the Gulf Coast Maritime There, though trained pipe fitters, ship fitters, welders, and marine electricians, the Navy's been teaming up with these Alabama colleges for years on manufacturing and workforce skills. Students are calling it a game changer, opening doors to multiple trades beyond just welding. Officials say this expertise keeps sailors safe with precise parts and wiring. It's all about building that strong foundation for maritime pros right here in the state. The push comes as the Navy gears up for big production by 2028, one Columbia class submarine, and two Virginia class subs every year. That means high-paying

1:01jobs flooding in for Alabamians, putting the Gulf Coast at the heart of national defense. Alabama's already cranking out aircraft and ships along the coast, so this investment validates our workforce and secures the country's safety through. Skilled hands like these. From your city, powered by AI, this is Birmingham News today. I'm Corey with The Story.