14 Mar Apprenticeship Program

2024 TRF-KB Apprenticeship Program Applications

The 2024 TRF-KB Apprenticeshp Program (Class of 2028) application period will open from April 8 – 21.

Please DO NOT submit applications BEFORE April 8 as they will not be considered.

Applicants should Email RESUMES and ACCUPLACER test scores to with APPRENTICE in the Subject Line.

Applications will not be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

ACCUPLACER testing is STILL AVAILABLE. Contact Coastal Pines Technical College at 877-332-8682 to schedule an appointment.

For questions about the Apprenticeship Program, contact the TRF-KB Apprenticeship Specialist, Mrs. Sara Bennett, at (912) 573-3097 or . #trfkb #fixsubmarines #wefixsubmarines #thespearstartshere #bestofgeorgia2023 #bestofgeorgia

This information from

TRIDENT Refit Facility

is deemed reliable not guaranteed. For information on Trident Refit Facility visit: https://www.sublant.usff.navy.mil/TRF-KB,

The below information is from  https://coastalpines.edu/trf-apprenticeship  and deemed reliable not guaranteed

About the Program

TRIDENT Refit Facility’s Apprenticeship Program is a four-year accredited Federal Department of Labor program that combines college courses, trade specific training courses, and on-the-job work experience to produce a skilled craftsman upon completion.

All college courses are taken while in a paid status with the potential for evening classes.

All academic costs (tuition, books and fees) are paid in full, provided the student earns a grade of “C” or better upon class completion.

Apprentice average starting pay is $17.82 per hour with the potential to make up to $35.87 per hour upon graduation from the program. The apprentice is eligible for all benefits such as vacation, medical, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan (retirement savings plan).

Apprentices are initially employed at the pay rate of WT-01 and receive promotions about every 6 months upon completion of program requirements. Upon graduation, apprentices are converted to the journeyman level of their respective trade.

Apprentices are hired into Federal Civil Service (Civilian) positions associated with the maintenance, repair and modernization of the United States Navy submarine force.

Apprentice are hired into a variety of trades including:

• Marine Machinery Mechanic
• Machinist
• Electrician
• Pipefitter
• Rigger
• Tile and Plate Setter
• Sheet Metal Mechanic
• Fabric Worker
• Shipwright
• Instrument Mechanic
• Rubber and Plastics Fabricator
• Insulator
• Shipfitter
• Painter
• Welder
• Electronics Mechanic
• Non-Destructive Test Inspector

For those selected to the TRIREFFAC-KB Apprentice Program: The first three (2) years are equally divided between trade skill training and taking college classes, which leads to a Technical Certificate of Credit in Naval Maintenance. Some trades will take additional classes and may receive a Naval Electrician Technical Certificate of Credit or Machinist Technical Certificate of Credit.

After successful completion of College and trade courses, emphasis shifts from academics to specific skill training on the job, leading toward the apprentice achieving journey level certifications through the Department of Labor and Department of Navy.

Upon completion, candidates are converted from apprentices to journeyman level in their respective trades.

For infomation on the Military in our community visit: https://www.kingsbayhomesource.com/military-relocation-to-kings-bay-ga/