The marine workplace requires reading skill to comprehend technical manuals, language skill to understand and discuss complex instructions, mathematical skill to use a variety of measurement instruments and solve basic arithmetic problems and the motor skill to use a variety of hand and power tools.  However, these skills are not all required to be

“fully formed” at the inception of training, i.e., with the exception of reading and basic arithmetic skills which should minimally be at high school level, they can all be taught.  More critical are attitude, motivation to succeed, willingness to learn and workplace enjoyment.  Sound Marine Skills, Inc. will benefit from the recruitment, assessment and evaluation experience at Workforce Alliance to help select appropriate candidates and recognizes this might include underachievers and GED enrollees as well as under-employed or incumbent adult workers who seek a career change.