U.S. House OKs bill to grow CT workforce, manufacturing sector
The bipartisan bill, which now heads to the Senate, would address workforce gaps and bolster recruitment for CT companies like Electric Boat.
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The bipartisan bill, which now heads to the Senate, would address workforce gaps and bolster recruitment for CT companies like Electric Boat.
In an effort to better address workforce gaps, Congress took the first step Tuesday night in passing federal legislation to bolster workforce development programs. It also updates an existing law that has benefited the state, but has also seen some shortfalls over the past decade, according to those in the manufacturing industry.
Young people from northeastern CT are more likely to become disconnected from school, work and job training than youth in other parts of CT.
Electric Boat was awarded a $1.076 billion contract from the U.S. Navy for the Virginia class submarines. Here's where the money is going
To meet submarine demand for the U.S. Navy, Electric Boat has to hire 5,750 people, even after hiring 3,900 last year. Wages start at $19.48 an hour.