“The work being achieved right here in Danville is exceptionally modern, each for manufacturing and workforce coaching,” stated Del Toro. “These gifted professionals fill a essential want in our nation by creating and growing knowledge units to fabricate mission-essential components aboard submarines and ships via additive manufacturing, and coaching the subsequent technology of innovators who will strengthen our warfighting readiness.”
On the summit, Secretary Del Toro delivered remarks to roughly 400 attendees representing main shipbuilders; small enterprise; federal, state, and native authorities entities; Division of the Navy uniformed and civilian personnel; and media.
“The Division of the Navy is dedicated to advancing the President’s imaginative and prescient for a future that’s ‘Made in America’ with financial development that works for working households,” stated Del Toro. “The President’s ‘Construct America, Purchase America’ initiative is increasing job alternatives throughout the nation, and our Navy’s efforts in Danville immediately help this.”
Following the summit, Secretary Del Toro attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the brand new Accelerated Coaching in Protection Manufacturing Regional Coaching Heart.
“October is Nationwide Manufacturing Month, and I can’t consider a greater product to fabricate than an excellent outdated U.S. submarine,” stated Del Toro. “To have the ability to begin this week right here in Danville, and end the week by commissioning the USS Hyman G. Rickover this Saturday, a submarine like those that each one in all you’ll contribute to sooner or later, is simply a rare privilege.”
