BlueForge Alliance

We’re excited to celebrate the official opening of the John D. Haynes School of Welding Technology at Mount Vernon High School! With hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities, the school equips students with critical welding skills and direct pathways to careers supporting national defense priorities. This initiative sets the stage for future collaborations between industry and education, helping close the skills gap in welding and ensuring our next generation is ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Read more about this initiative at https://lnkd.in/gaQxb6dv

Proud to have been a part of the 2024 New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NH MEP) Summit highlighting the commitment to workforce development and the future of maritime manufacturing in the Northeast. Excited for what’s ahead! #ManufacturingMonth

Congratulations to Austal USA on this momentous step in support of the Gulf Coast and the 1+2 mission!

BlueForge Alliance offers more than just a job—it offers a career filled with purpose. From dynamic projects to a supportive culture, we make sure everyone has what they need to succeed. Explore what it means to be part of BFA: https://lnkd.in/gAm-eV-b

Join us in Philadelphia on October 24th for the Women In Defense (WID) Liberty Chapter's annual leadership event! Beth Deuermeyer, BlueForge Alliance's Director for Workforce Development, will be speaking on a panel about the growing opportunities for women in manufacturing. She'll discuss the resurgence of trades like welding and technical roles, and why now is the time for women to build careers in the defense industry. Don’t miss out—register today and be part of this important conversation! #WomenInDefense #ManufacturingMonth Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gTYNWAKq

We are pleased to support the launch of "Beneath the Waves: Building Submarines" in partnership with Learning Blade—a new STEM-focused initiative aimed at raising awareness of skilled trades.
 This STEM-focused curriculum introduces students to submarine manufacturing and helps address critical workforce shortages in the U.S. manufacturing sector, which will need over 140,000 skilled employees in the next decade. https://lnkd.in/gaqcus_N

Last week, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Parker visited The University of Alabama during the football game against the University of South Carolina. His presence highlighted the endless career opportunities in the Department of the US Navy, both in and out of uniform, and emphasized Alabama's pivotal role in the U.S. naval workforce.   As part of the National Call to Maritime Service initiative, this event, co-sponsored by BuildSubmarines.com, underscores the importance of attracting top-tier talent to strengthen our submarine industrial base. With recent investments aimed at boosting submarine production and creating sustainable jobs, we're excited to engage the next generation of leaders! https://lnkd.in/g8pwU8wp

"Time was, high school teachers might tell slackers, ‘If you don’t get your grades up, you’ll have to work at the shipyard.’ Today, they can say, ‘Get your grades up and you can have six-figure careers at the shipyard.'"   We are proud to continue to raise awareness for stable and purpose-driven careers building the next generation of submarines.   #buildsubmarines #careersbuilttolast

In a recent article, BlueForge Alliance technology experts Trevor Manley and Christopher Holshouser explore how Additive Manufacturing is shaping the future of the Submarine Industrial Base. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gzXG-AMz

Mark your calendars! On October 23rd, Katherine Dames will be speaking at the Military Thriving Change Forum. It’s all about making a difference for service members and Veterans—catch it live on LinkedIn and be a part of the change. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gxtnBa3t