Once a vibrant part of American communities, the shipbuilding industry is now facing significant challenges holding it back. These challenges, particularly in workforce talent, are critical to address if the industry is to remain competitive on a global scale. As McKinsey notes, "Shipyards, once the backbone of flourishing communities, now face myriad challenges—from talent gaps to outdated operating models—that threaten their ability to grow and thrive. The US has gone from building 5.0 percent of the world’s ocean-going commercial ships in the 1970s to about 0.2 percent today." Meanwhile, countries like China, Japan, and South Korea dominate the industry, making [...]