Ferguson Marine has marked the graduation of a new group of apprentices from its Port Glasgow shipyard, highlighting the next generation of workers joining Scotland’s shipbuilding industry, the company stated.
In a post shared by the shipbuilder, Apprentice Coordinator Frances Rice said, “Investing in young talent has always been our focus. Through our apprenticeship programme, we’re not just giving them the opportunity for hands-on experience but also helping to carry forward the great tradition of shipbuilding in Inverclyde.”
The company said it had been “great to watch their skills and confidence grow,” noting that many of the apprentices were continuing family traditions of shipbuilding in the Clyde region. The initiative forms part of Ferguson Marine’s wider commitment to local employment and skills development as it works to sustain the Port Glasgow yard’s two-century legacy.
Ferguson Marine has also recently hosted representatives from local schools and community organisations to explore new ways of supporting Inverclyde’s economy through training, education and collaboration.
Chief Executive Graeme Thomson met visitors for a tour of the yard, including a visit to the in-construction ferry MV Glen Rosa, with discussions focusing on future joint initiatives to strengthen regional development. The company said it continues to recruit for a range of skilled and entry-level positions as it expands its workforce to meet ongoing shipbuilding commitments.
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