Soft Skills are Critical Even in The Skilled Trades Industry

Whether your background is in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, or electrical work you probably have the skills it takes to succeed within the marine industry. But what if there is something more that will attract employers to your skillsets and background? Have you taken a closer look at your soft skills? Soft skills are those intangible […]

How To Find Top Talent in a Tight Labor Market

There is no denying that the labor market is tight right now. That is especially true when it comes to skill-specific positions like those in a shipyard. So how can you find good qualified candidates for your open position? And once you find them, how can you be sure they want to work with your […]

Tips on Finding a Job When You’re Unemployed

If you find yourself out of work, how do you go about finding your next job in the marine industry? Because shipyard jobs are specialized you may be concerned about whether or not companies in your area are hiring. Before you get too lost in the processes, you may want to take a step back […]

4 Project Management Tips To Boost Your Efficiency

Project management is a word most often associated with information technology work or even industrial environments. Your shipyard also needs to have strong project management to ensure that your team is engaged, efficient, and productive. If you want to boost your shipyard efficiency, there are a few things you can do. Here are some project […]

4 Math Skills You Will Need to Know to Boost Your Welding Career

It has probably already occurred to you, but if you’re seeking a career path in welding, math will be an essential component. However, it isn’t simply a one-and-done test of knowledge that will give you the advantage over your competition in the workplace. Constantly reviewing your math skills will be the one thing you can […]

Improve Your Shipyards Productivity With These Easy Steps

Now that we’ve crossed the threshold into 2018, many companies are thinking about ways to make their workplace more productive in the New Year. Can you apply some of these tips to your shipyard? Of course you and, and there are many ways and reasons to make that happen. Here are a few things you […]