Apprentice Program -Colonna's Shipyard

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc's Apprentice Program is a registered four yr program that combines on the job training with college and trade classes. Apprentices are employed fulltime by Colonna's Shipyard, Inc and earn a competitive wage while advancing to the journeyman level. We have partnered with Tidewater Community College to provide our apprentices with their classroom instruction. Classes are attended in the evening. Apprentices graduate with a Certificate in Maritime Technologies or an Associate of Applied Science degree from Tidewater Community College.
TRADES AVAILABLE:
Carpenter Dockperson Electrician Outside Machinist Painter Pipefitter Rigger

Shipfitter
Welder
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
18 yrs. of age or older Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certification Demonstrate a reasonable degree of mechanical, math, and verbal aptitude Pass a physical examination completed by company physician Physically able to perform the essential duties of the trade requested or assigned Complete Tidewater Community College's placement test location can be found on TCC website at www..tcc.edu
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE APPRENTICE PROGRAM?
Applicant must complete and apprenticeship employment application and provide all other documents as listed below: Incomplete packets will not be accepted.
Apprenticeship Employment Application.. Applications can be obtain via the website at www.colonnaship.com
Employment link, Apprenticeship Program (red box on left side of page) or applications can be picked up at the main gate at 400 E. Indian River Road, Norfolk, VA 23523.
Applications and documents can be faxed to (757) 545-3121, email to vrodriguez@colonnaship.com or hand delivered to 400 E. Indian River Rd, Norfolk, VA 23523.
Applications will be accepted until May 30th 2015(WE DO NOT GIVE STATUS OF APPLICATION; IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW YOU WILL RECEIVE A PHONE CALL. THANK YOU!
Please direct questions about the program to (757) 545-2414 ext 238.