 Shipyard Education & Training Grant July 11, 2002
The grant, Alaska Shipyard System for Education and Training (ASSET), is a collaborative effort between UAS Ketchikan, ASD and National Shipbuilding Research Project (NSRP). The goal of the grant is to create a new training and organizational plan that will assist ASD and other US shipyards in maintaining their skilled workforce and support stable, year-round employment for shipyard workers. The effort will adapt and pilot prototype skill assessments and a model training and certification program for shipyard employees. During the 18-month project,
UAS Ketchikan will assess ASD employees using the NSRP model
shipbuilding and repair skill standards; review existing shipyard
training programs and materials; select appropriate instructional
material and training methods; implement classroom The project is a NSRP crosscut initiative and will have national significance. Crosscut is the name given by the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) to the needs associated with supporting people and organizations in U.S. shipbuilding activities. Crosscut includes education and training, organizational change, human resources, and technology transfer. UAS Ketchikan will provide ASD with a staff member to work onsite with employees. This staff member will be responsible for assessment, implementation and evaluation of training program. The University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan Campus provides a wide variety of educational courses and programs to Ketchikan and the surrounding communities throughout the year. Many course offerings are available via both locally and through distance avenues including web-based, audio conference, teleconference and satellite offerings. Through these offerings, students can achieve certifications, associate, bachelor and master degrees.
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