Jobs for frigates

The $ 35 billion future frigate program will accelerate South Australia's efforts to create highly skilled jobs, said a university chief.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was in Adelaide Friday to announce that BAE Systems Flinders Vice Chancellor Colin Stirling said the institution was eager to work with the company and its partners to train future shipbuilding workers.

He said the program promised to open hundreds of submarines. "

" Projects like this will greatly accelerate South Australia's efforts to create highly skilled jobs and advanced manufacturing companies, "said Professor Stirling. Work with BAE to help develop the skills and abilities needed for Australia to fully benefit from employment and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union said the decision to build The frigates in Adelaide, using Australian steel and maximizing local manufacturing, were important to securing jobs in the shipbuilding industry. Deputy National Secretary Glenn Thompson said, "Skilled jobs in the shipbuilding sector are an important issue that the government needs to address urgently.

South Australian Prime Minister Steven Marshall said the state was unquestionably the center of shipbuilding in Australia

"This $ 35 billion program will bring unprecedented economic benefits to the South Australian economy. With more than 100 companies already pre-qualified with BAE to be part of the project, "he said. T is ready to provide 1,500 direct local jobs, in addition to the 600 jobs needed to redevelop the Osborne South shipyards and the possibilities offered by the supply chain. "