Hampton Roads Maritime Training System (HRMTS)

What: Led by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, HRMTS is focused on developing a qualified workforce for the Hampton Roads maritime industry.  

Why: HRMTS plays a vital role in preparing a qualified workforce to support the demands of the maritime industry and the demands of the U.S. Navy’s Submarine fleet transformation.  

Impact: HRMTS is designed to train more than 5,000 workers annually in critical skills such as welding.  

Leader: Shawn Avery, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Workforce Council 


President & CEO

Hampton Roads Alliance