Shawn Avery - The Challenges, Opportunity and Progress of the Maritime Industry in Hampton Roads
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For this episode, we talked with Sean Avery, who's president and CEO of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. Listen closely as Sean talks about the challenges, the opportunities, and the progress that's being made in the region.
Visit www.maritimejobsva.com to discover what career and training opportunities are right for you in the Hampton Roads maritime industry.
The Regional Maritime Training System (RMTS) was established using a $11 million (41%) Good Jobs Challenge Grant awarded by the Economic Development Administration. It is supported by $12.1 million (46%) provided through BlueForge Alliance in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Navy, $850,000 (3%) from the U.S. Department of Labor/ETA – Community Project Funding, and $3.5 million (10%) from non-federal sources.
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