More than 80 high school students from across Connecticut recently embarked on an eye-opening journey into the maritime, shipbuilding, and defense industries at a special Junior Achievement Maritime site visit to Birdon USA in Portland, CT.

The unwavering commitment to developing Rhode Island's future workforce, particularly for the vital submarine industrial base, took center stage on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Junior Achievement of Rhode Island's Morris J.W. Gaebe Profile in Excellence Awards.

A major stride for workforce development kicked off December 10-12, 2024, as Junior Achievement of Rhode Island hosted its JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair.

JA Maritime celebrated its first "JA in a Day" at Charles Barnum Elementary on April 8th, engaging over 200 K-3 students in maritime career exploration.

Students at Thomaston High School had a unique opportunity on March 18th to explore the diverse career paths within Connecticut's submarine industry during a special event featuring U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. Organized by JA Maritime, the event aimed to showcase the wealth of possibilities within the state's vital "submarine capital."

The vital currents of the submarine industrial base were the focus of a dynamic gathering on March 10th as JA Maritime convened industry leaders, government officials, and maritime professionals in Hartford.