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Shipbuilding on a mission to build future workforce

Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

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For workers who have lost jobs because of coronavirus, or may be soon finishing education and ready to enter the workforce, the head of the Naval Shipbuilding College is on a mission to convince them to try a career in helping create Australia's next generation navy fleet.

Shipbuilding is a high-tech enterprise, says Ian Irving, chief executive of the Naval Shipbuilding College. pictured  in front of HMAS Hobart during a visit to Garden Island.

Shipbuilding is a high-tech enterprise, says Ian Irving, chief executive of the Naval Shipbuilding College. pictured in front of HMAS Hobart during a visit to Garden Island. 

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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