Shipyard Bootcamp

This is YOUR fast track into jobs on San Diego’s WATERFRONT.

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In partnership with

TMA BlueTech

Training Provided by

Maritime Institute

Funded by

CA Jobs First

Ready to launch a hands-on career along San Diego’s waterfront?

The TMA BlueTech Shipyard Bootcamp is a five-week, debt-free training program that prepares local residents for entry-level shipyard careers and connects you directly to waterfront employers with strong growth potential. Find out more by exploring the requirements and get accepted today.

  • Here are some examples of potential entry-level jobs you’ll be trained in:

    • General Shipyard Laborer​

    • Firewatch​

    • Marine Electrician Helper​

    • Marine Mechanic Helper

    • Shipfitter Trainee​

    • Welder Helper​

    • Rigger / Material Handler​

    • Cable Runner / TerminationAssistant

    • Age 18+​

    • Right to work in the U.S. (citizenship not required)​

    • GED or High School Diploma (in process OK)​

    • English language competency (no formal test required)​

    • Drug test​

    • Background check (case-by-case review)​

    • Physical capability for entry-level shipyard tasks​

    • Full-time availability: 5 weeks, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

    • Lifting 25–50 lbs with proper technique​

    • Standing and moving for extended periods​

    • Bending, kneeling, and working in varied conditions​

    • Working around noise, tools, and industrial equipment with PPE​

  • TBD

What do I need to know?

The program begins this summer

  • ​Training Dates: June 22 – July 24, 2026​

  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm​

  • 5 weeks total ≈ 200 hours

Where?

The Maritime Institute​

3980 Sherman St Suite 100, San Diego,CA 92110​

Public Transportation: MTS Routes 8,35, 9; ~1 mile from Old Town TransitCenter​

Free parking available

Are there any costs?

To those who qualify the program is free; however, there are a few elements applicants are responsible for.

Sponsored by TMA BlueTech and Maritime Institute:​

  • Shipyard Bootcamp​

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)​

Paid by Participant or Community Resource​

  • Transportation​

  • Uniform & Steel-Toed Boots​

  • Basic living expenses: housing, food, etc.

When to Apply

You can start to apply on this site beginning March 23, 2026.

Build Ships.

Build Skills.

Build Your Future.

✔ 5 weeks

✔ Debt-free training for those who qualify

✔ Paid career pathways

✔ Growth opportunities with major employers

  • "A year from now you may wish you had started today."

    — Karen Lamb

LET'S LAUNCH YOUR NEXT CAREER

If you're interested in applying or have more questions before our application window opens on March 23, 2026, you can write to us here.

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