Industry Leaders Gather as Congressman Courtney Charts Course for JA Maritime's Skilled Workforce Vision
Author: Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
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Friday, 18 Apr 2025
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Image caption: Congressman Joe Courtney speaks at the JA Maritime Industry Networking & Workforce Development Event
Industry Leaders Gather as Congressman Courtney Charts Course for JA Maritime's Skilled Workforce Vision
The vital currents of the submarine industrial base were the focus of a dynamic gathering on March 10th as JA Maritime convened industry leaders, government officials, and maritime professionals in Hartford. Hosted at Robinson + Cole, the JA Maritime Industry Networking & Workforce Development Event served as a crucial platform to forge stronger connections, gain critical insights, and chart a collaborative course for the future of this essential sector.
U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney, a strong maritime advocate and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, highlighted the critical need for a skilled workforce, robust supply chains, and technological advancements. His address offered valuable perspectives on the industry's future. Courtney Wolfe, Deputy Director of the Maritime Industrial Base Program, further detailed government priorities for sector growth.
The event buzzed as over 60 attendees from 50+ companies networked, reinforcing JA Maritime's central role in fostering industry collaboration. A key moment was Junior Achievement's introduction of its K-12 workforce pathways program for Connecticut, emphasizing early engagement in maritime careers and connecting education with industry needs.
The JA Maritime event served as a powerful catalyst, uniting government, industry, and future talent to build a skilled and innovative workforce for the submarine industrial base, signaling a determined path forward for this critical sector.
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