BusinessSaturday, November 7
Eastern Shipbuilding Group celebrates 50 years in Northwest Florida
The Daily Panama City team
At the Bay County Chamber of Commerce's First Friday event, Eastern Shipbuilding Group shared updates on its projects, economic impact and workforce opportunities. The company is working on eight government and commercial programs, including projects for the U.S. Navy, the Army Corps of Engineers and Washington State ferries.
Eastern has 8 programs and 1,300+ employees at 50
- 50 years
- in Northwest Florida
- 8
- government and commercial programs underway
- 1,300+
- employees
Sources: mypanhandle.com, WJHG
If you're job hunting, the yard has openings. The company is also partnering with Tom P. Haney Technical College to train future marine electricians through a paid apprenticeship program.
“Be proud every time you see an Eastern Shipbuilding vessel out and about.”
- Open roles: welding, pipe fitting, engineering, project management
- Apprenticeship: paid, with Tom P. Haney Technical College
- Ripple effect: almost 5,000 jobs in the community
2.7indirect and induced jobs for every job at the shipyard
Company leaders estimate each shipyard job generates another 2.7 jobs in the community.
Sources: mypanhandle.com, WJHG
Sources: mypanhandle.com, WJHG