New England Institute of Technology to Conduct Its Initial “SAMI” Ceremony
| Jan 22, 2014
WARWICK, RI – General Dynamics/Electric Boat and Senesco Marine Extend Job Offers to “SAMI” Students.
WHAT: Through a $2.5 million grant provided by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) has developed a Shipbuilding/Marine, Advanced Manufacturing Institute (SAMI) to serve 400 unemployed individuals over the three year life of the grant.
New England Tech has joined with General Dynamics/Electric Boat Division, Senesco Marine, Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, RI Manufacturers Association and other employers in the state in the development of “SAMI”.
The largest cohort of students who have successfully completed the necessary requirements set forth in this customized 12 week welding program will be honored. These individuals have already received job offers from General Dynamics/Electric Boat Division, Senesco Marine as well as other welding entities in the state of Rhode Island.
WHEN: Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: New England Institute of Technology
Hall of Fame Room
2486 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
WHO: Jason Vlaun, Manager of Human Resources at General Dynamics/Electric Boat
Nancy Martin, New Hire Coordinator at General Dynamics/Electric Boat
“SAMI” graduates and their invited guests
New England Tech faculty and staff
WHY: In keeping with New England Tech’s philosophy of providing students with a hands-on, technical education, the college is working with General Dynamics/Electric Boat, Senesco Marine and other employers in Rhode Island to train unemployed Rhode Islanders with the welding skills needed to help fill a substantial shortage of welders in this state.
Under the leadership of President Richard I. Gouse, New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit technical college with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. For more information on NEIT, please visit www.neit.edu or follow NEIT on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Tumblr and the New England Tech Blog located on the college website.
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