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Committee hears urgent call to rebuild skilled manufacturing pipeline — apprenticeships, community colleges and regional centers highlighted
Summary
Witnesses said workforce shortages are the single biggest constraint for shipbuilding, repair and broader defense manufacturing. They urged expanded apprenticeships, K‑12 STEM engagement, vocational training centers and incentives so small firms can invest in worker training.
Multiple members and witnesses described workforce shortages as the top long‑term barrier to increasing production and repair capacity.
Max Paxton said "workforce is number one challenge facing the shipyard industrial base" and described a generational shift after COVID with many experienced workers retiring and fewer journeypersons remaining. He pointed to programs…
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