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Students at Simpson County Technical center (SCTC) recently visited Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss.
Students in the construction/carpentry, diesel technology, polymer science and metal fabrication programs toured the facility and learned about the many career opportunities available to them. They also learned how employers design, build and maintain nuclear and non-nuclear ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard and provide after-market services for military ships around the globe.
With more than 11,000 jobs, Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest manufacturing employer in the state and a major contributor to the economic growth of both Mississippi and Alabama. Ingalls recruits and develops a diverse workforce of talented individuals from a wide variety of specialized backgrounds, skills and trades.
SCTC provides many opportunities for its students to take field trips to businesses and facilities related to its Career and Technical Education program offerings. By doing so, “students can earn as they learn” from skilled professionals in a trade and enroll in classes related to their chosen trade with paid tuition.
For more information about the Simpson County Technical Center, visit tech.simpson.k12.ms.us.
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