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Thunderbolt Marine outlines hands-on trades training and hiring opportunities for students
Summary
Thunderbolt Marine, an East Coast yacht repair facility, described training and entry-level hiring opportunities for students and young adults during a presentation.
Thunderbolt Marine, an East Coast yacht repair facility, described training and entry-level hiring opportunities for students and young adults during a presentation. Ken Slats, a Thunderbolt Marine representative, spoke about the company’s departments, daily routines and what the employer is seeking in candidates.
The company emphasized practical, hands-on skill development tied to jobs that Slats said “will not be replaced by AI.” He said the facility works on vessels “from 30 to 300 feet,” and that the shop has multiple in-house trades where students can learn and progress.
Thunderbolt Marine’s pitch matters because it links local vocational training to immediate employment opportunities. Slats said the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) is preparing students for the skilled trades the yard uses, and that the…
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