Where
passion
meets
purpose.
Advance Your Future.
The Hampton Roads Regional Maritime Training System (HRMTS)
Powered by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, is the nation’s preeminent maritime talent development network. Within a 100-mile radius of Newport News Shipbuilding, HRMTS unites training partners, public school divisions, universities, and a coalition of employers whose collective force represents 85% of all maritime jobs in Hampton Roads.
No other region in the United States offers this level of readiness, scalability and integration. Hampton Roads is where America builds its fleet and trains its maritime workforce.
The Leading Maritime Training Program in Virginia
- More graduates than any other program in the state
- Since launching in 2024, more the 6,650+ workers enrolled
- Training in essential trades: welders, electricians, machinists, pipefitters, shipfitters
Proven Results,
Real Skills,
Work-Ready Talent
Proven Results, Real Skills, Work-Ready Talent
HRMTS is more than training—it’s a pipeline of reliable, work-ready talent. 87%+ overall completion rate More than 5,800+ graduates to date in 2024
Strong outcomes across trades:
- Welding: 85% completion
- Electrical: 91% completion
- Outside Machinist: 96% completion
- Pipefitting and Shipfitting: 93%
Growing training programs to Meet Future Demands
HRMTS is more than training—it’s a pipeline of reliable, work-ready talent. 87%+ overall completion rate More than 5,800+ graduates to date in 2024
Strong outcomes across trades:
- Welding: 85% completion
- Electrical: 91% completion
- Outside Machinist: 96% completion
- Pipefitting and Shipfitting: 93%
Why It Matters
HRMTS is more than a regional success, it’s a national model for industrial base resilience and Virginia’s largest maritime training collaborative.
- Navy aligned: Continuous workforce flow for fleet maintenance and ship constructionShipbuilding and repair schedules
- Industry ready: Cross-trained workers adaptable to dual-use industries supporting national defense, manufacturing, and sustainment logistics.
- Regionally sustainable: Expands the skilled labor base without draining other regions.
The mission is simple: train, equip, and deliver the workforce that keeps our nation’s ships—and our region,—moving forward.
Something new is underway.
Key System Partners Include:
The HRMTS plays a vital role in preparing a qualified workforce to support the maritime industry’s growth and meet the demands of the U.S. Navy’s Submarine fleet transformation. If you aspire to a career in this dynamic field, exploring available career opportunities through the HRMTS could be a great step forward!
