Gulf Island Fabrication Expands Workforce in Right to Work Louisiana

Gulf Island Fabrication plans to create 106 new jobs at its location close to Houma, Louisiana. So this will be really great economically for the area. And, we’re also not the only ones who think this.

From Area Development Magazine:

“This partnership will help build jobs and drive economic investments in the community, especially during these challenging and uncertain times. Due to our long duration contracts with the U.S. Navy and the National Science Foundation, we have an active recruiting effort underway for both professional and skilled craft positions, with an immediate need to hire over 100 craft individuals into our Shipyard Division.†[…]

“Gulf Island has long been recognized as a leader in the construction and repair of marine vessels. […] Shipyards have been a pillar of our coastal economy for many years. [T]his employment expansion at the company’s shipyard facility near Houma is welcome news for Terrebonne Parish and the surrounding area. Gulf Island should find our skilled workforce in the Bayou Region ready […] to take on the shipyard’s increasing workload.â€

“This announcement underscores the importance of working with our existing industry base to help them grow and add more good-paying, skilled jobs in our community. Gulf Island’s investment will have positive effects through the local economy.â€AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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