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$14 Million Boost for U.S. Shipbuilding Workforce Training

1/8/2026

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The U.S. Department of Labor allocates nearly $14 million to train shipbuilding workers for the U.S. President Donald Trump’s maritime initiative.
Delaware County Community College receives $8 million and Massachusetts Maritime Academy receives $5.8 million, with both partnering with international firms.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Secretary of Labor, emphasizes the need for skilled American workers to restore maritime dominance, and the executive order seeks to counter China.

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The U.S. Department of Labor allocates nearly $14 million to train shipbuilding workers for the U.S. President Donald Trump’s maritime initiative.
Delaware County Community College receives $8 million and Massachusetts Maritime Academy receives $5.8 million, with both partnering with international firms.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Secretary of Labor, emphasizes the need for skilled American workers to restore maritime dominance, and the executive order seeks to counter China.