On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Electric Boat (EB) hosted a delegation of over 15 members of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns at the Quonset Point (QP) facility for a shipyard tour and workforce roundtable discussion. The comprehensive shipyard tour provided a first-hand look at the hard work and dedication of the tradesmen and women who contribute to the construction of U.S. Navy submarines. The roundtable discussion, facilitated by EB’s Brian Howard, Director of Human Resources at QP, and Jess Key, Manager of Supplier and Workforce Development, centered on community engagement and mitigation of barriers to employment. EB was able to present current and projected workforce demands for both EB and the maritime manufacturing industry, with a focus on opportunities for Rhode Island communities.
A huge thank you to the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns for participating in this informative event:
Cranston; Little Compton; East Providence; Hopkinton; Providence; North Providence; Richmond; Central Falls; North Kingstown; Lincoln; Warren; Jamestown; and Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA).
