Applications for Our 2025 Apprentice Cohort Open November 4, 2024!

About the Apprenticeship Program: 

Colonna’s Apprenticeship is a registered apprenticeship program that combines classroom/college level instruction with on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced educators, skilled tradespeople, and industry leaders. 

This opportunity allows apprentices to earn while they learn and join the next generation of skilled craft workers! 

For questions or additional information about the program, please contact us at Talent@ColonnaShip.com.

Program Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be a United States Citizen and at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must submit Virginia Placement Test (VPT) results dated between November 4, 2023 and December 6, 2024 to abroemeling@colonnaship.com. To be eligible for an interview, the “Placement based upon results” must say:
  • For Math: Eligible for MAT 111
  • For English: Eligible for ENF 3, EDE 11 or ENG 111.
• Must register and attend a virtual information session.
• Must demonstrate a reasonable amount of mechanical aptitude including the ability to read a ruler and perform accurate measurement.
• Must successfully pass a background check and be able to obtain/maintain access credentials to include DBIDS (for various base and shipyard access).
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and physical screening.
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License with a clean driving record.*
  • *Only required for Industrial Tank Cleaning Apprentices

Apprenticeship pathways may include:

• Inside Machinist 
• Outside Machinist 
• Marine Painter 
• Marine Pipefitter 
• Industrial Tank Cleaning
• Rigging 
• Marine Electrician 
• Combination Fitter/Welder
• Dry Dock Mechanic
• Quality Assurance