by Jackie Dolopei
March 12, 2026
Categories: Jobs, Workforce Development,
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard is now accepting applications for our next partnership with Hanwha Philly Shipyard for the Welder B Program until Friday, March 20 at 5:00 P.M.
What is the Welder B Program?
The Welder B program was designed to prepare job seekers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as welders at Hanwha Philly Shipyard’s industrial shipbuilding site located at the Navy Yard. Program participants will actively engage in comprehensive training, including 2 weeks of professional development, 4 weeks of classroom instruction on ship orientation and shop math, and 8 weeks of hands-on welding training. We are seeking individuals who are dependable, collaborative and detail-oriented, with a variable welding program certification or at least 3 years of welding experience.
In this program, we offer:
- Cutting-edge job connection strategies resulting in 93% of graduates finding employment
- $150 weekly stipend while in professional development and shipbuilding coursework
- $300 weekly stipend during welding training
- The opportunity to interview for a position with benefits as a Welder B at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, all applicants for the Welder B Program must have 3 years of welding experience OR a verifiable welding program certification.
Want to learn more?
Watch an information session video.
DeadlineApplications Due March 20, 2026
You must be a Philadelphia resident with a welding certification or three years of verifiable welding experience to apply. Applications must be submitted online by May 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.