Austal USA to create more jobs

MOBILE, Ala. -- Austal USA will add up to 1,000 new jobs as a result of a new project agreement with the state, Gov. Robert Bentley said today. It's a five-year, $5 million agreement that will help Austal continue its workforce expansion efforts. As part of the agreement, the company will also receive employee training services from the Alabama Industrial Development Training program. Once the overall expansion is completed at Austal, total employment at the Mobile complex is expected to reach about 4,600 people. (Source: Office of the Governor, 08/14/12)