Apprenticeships?

[Seafra]

I've been giving a lot of thought to this idea, and it seems like the best way for me to get into the boat industry is to apprentice as a boatbuilder while simultaneously taking Westlawn courses.

But I wonder if the apprenticeship concept is considered somewhat archaic by most boat builders. I think it's a fine way to get cheap labor for the employer, and hands on education for the employee.

Have you guys heard of any sailboat builders offering apprenticeships?

[longliner45]

contact Newport News ship yard in Norfork VA.....you do this by contacting the Virginia employment commision,,,,goodluck,,,longliner

[Seafra]

I'm very familiar with NN, Va....seeing as how I grew up there. Not exactly the type of outfit I'm looking for since battleships and aircraft carriers are a far cry from sailboats.

[longliner45]

Ok man , understand thats not your cup of tea, you keep looking Imsure you will find it ,,good luck ,buy the way?your quote ( whatever your hand find to do ,do it with all your might ,,,,,,,,,,,,wont you go blind from that?,,,,,,,lol longliner