General Dynamics Electric Boat is proud to offer an 8-week paid internship for high school students interested in Carpentry at our Groton facility. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and technical knowledge within the shipbuilding industry.

Program Highlights

Mentorship: Interns will work under the guidance of a trained mentor from their respective union.

Hands-On Experience: Interns will learn to use various tools and techniques essential to carpentry in shipyard operations.

  Professional Exposure: Opportunities to observe production processes and interact with skilled employees in the carpentry department.

Interns will be enrolled in the union during their employment.

Requirements

• Must have completed junior year of high school.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Interns will become employees of Electric Boat and union members for the duration of their summer internship.
• Must meet Electric Boat employment requirements, including medical screening and a hair follicle drug test.
• Must be available to work eight consecutive weeks; June 30, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Preferred: 

• Enrolled in a Technical Education Program At School – CTHSS Policy
• Recommended By Their Schools