Maritime worker demand high

The demand for jobs in South Mississippi's maritime industry is higher than ever. Huntington Ingalls, VT Halter Marine, both in Pascagoula, and Trinity Yachts in Gulfport are constantly seeking skilled workers for new projects. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, along with coastal industries, are training and placing these workers quickly, but the demand remains high. "We've never seen it higher than what it is right now," said John Shows, MGCCC associate vice president for community campus and career technical education. (Source: Sun Herald, 07/11/13)