BuildSubmarines.com and workforce partners such as the Hampton Roads Workforce Council help college students find meaningful careers by connecting them with employers throughout the Submarine Industrial Base, including shipbuilders, suppliers, manufacturers, and defense contractors. Through job boards, internships, apprenticeships, career fairs, training programs, and workforce development initiatives, these organizations provide students with direct pathways to high-demand careers in engineering, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, cybersecurity, logistics, and program management. By matching students’ education and skills with industry needs, they help create a qualified workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, maintenance, and modernization of the nation’s submarine fleet while offering students stable, well-paying careers with opportunities for long-term professional growth.

• Internships: Internships provide students with short-term, hands-on work experience that helps them apply classroom knowledge, explore career interests, and develop professional skills.
• Co-ops: Cooperative education (co-op) programs allow students to alternate academic study with paid, career-related work experiences that provide deeper industry experience and extended professional development.
• Entry-Level Careers: Entry-level careers give recent graduates the opportunity to begin full-time employment, build expertise, contribute to organizational goals, and establish a foundation for long-term career growth.