MCC Workforce Development Center Launches FREE 12-Week Accelerated Welding Training

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) and Manchester Community College (MCC) are thrilled to announce the creation of the MCC Workforce Development Welding Program. The first cohort will begin on May 20.

As a key player in the US Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB), GSM devotes most of its production to manufacturing complex mechanical assemblies for the Columbia Class (CLB) and Virginia Class (VCS) submarine programs.

The free 12-week accelerated welding program, supported by SENEDIA – The Alliance for Defense Tech, Talent and Innovation through their Department of Defense Innovation, Capability, and Modernization contract, with technical support from the US Navy, was designed from core classes in MCC’s well-established welding AS degree program. GSM’s welding team reviewed and contributed to the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with the exacting standards required for submarine manufacturing. This fast-paced program aims to equip students with the specialized skills to excel in the submarine construction welding sector.

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen commented, “The submarine industrial base is confronted with a five-fold increase in production tonnage that will help create and sustain tens of thousands of new jobs, including here in the Granite State, over the next several years,” said Shaheen. “I’m proud to support this inventive partnership between industry, academia and government to help address this national security challenge and was pleased to have secured this valuable submarine supplier development funding. I look forward to the great team of Manchester Community College, Granite State Manufacturing and SENEDIA swiftly working to execute the program and enable our next generation of in-demand and respected welders.”