Listen "Katie Jones - Bringing Pride and Artistry to Welding"
Episode Synopsis
Katie Jones brings pride and artistry to her work as a welder. Her story is a great example that where you are now or where you're from does not limit where you can go or what you can do in this industry.Visit www.maritimejobsva.com to discover what career and training opportunities are right for you in the Hampton Roads maritime industry. The Regional Maritime Training System (RMTS) was established using a $11 million (41%) Good Jobs Challenge Grant awarded by the Economic Development Administration. It is supported by $12.1 million (46%) provided through BlueForge Alliance in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Navy, $850,000 (3%) from the U.S. Department of Labor/ETA – Community Project Funding, and $3.5 million (10%) from non-federal sources.