Contracting With Integrity, LLC delivers skilled maritime labor and shipfitting workforce development solutions for commercial and defense shipyards. Our hands-on, safety-driven training programs prepare mission-ready personnel aligned with both commercial best practices and Navy standards.
We also offer welding training through strategic partnerships, commercial and government janitorial services and grounds/lawn maintenance, and we are hiring skilled personnel now.
Are you ready to launch a rewarding career in the maritime industry? CWI offers skilled individuals the chance to thrive in a dynamic environment, backed by expert training, and a commitment to your professional growth. Build your legacy with us.
Accelerated Career Growth
Unlock your potential with continuous training, mentorship, and clear pathways for advancement in critical shipyard trades.
Competitive Benefits
We offer attractive compensation and a stable work environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
Expert-Led Training
Learn from seasoned industry veterans, gain hands-on skills, and achieve certifications aligned with the highest DoD and Navy standards.
Join our team and contribute to vital projects that keep our nation's maritime industry strong. We value safety, integrity, and skilled craftsmanship.
Why Work With Us
Comprehensive Coverage: Skilled instructors. For companies, this means reliable, well‑trained personnel. For job seekers, it means you learn directly from experts who prepare you for real shipyard work.
Safety‑First Culture: Every program emphasizes OSHA compliance and safe work practices. For companies, this ensures a safer workforce. For trainees, it means you learn the safety standards required to enter and succeed in shipyard environments.
Hands‑On Leadership: Owner involvement ensures accountability and quality. For companies, this guarantees consistent performance. For job seekers, it means you receive direct guidance from someone with decades of real shipyard experience.
Proven Experience: Backed by decades of shipyard expertise at Austal USA, Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding, VT Halter Marine, Friede Goldman, Ham Marine, Trinity, Aker Shipyard (Philadelphia, PA), Kvaerner (Assisted Turnkey Managers — Ship 1 of 5 Cargo Ships), and Philadelphia Shipyard. For companies, this experience strengthens your workforce. For trainees, it ensures you are learning the exact skills shipyards expect.
Custom Solutions: Training programs tailored to your company’s projects, workforce, and deadlines — and structured to support trainees by preparing them for the specific skills, expectations, and work environments they will encounter in real shipyard rol
Training Programs
Shipbuilding Training Programs
Skilled Instructors for the Shipyard
At CWI we go beyond ship fitting. Our team of highly experienced instructors covers the full spectrum of shipyard trades, ensuring your workforce is trained, compliant, and ready to perform at the highest level.
Whether you need training for new hires, upskilling for existing staff, or specialized instruction for complex projects, we provide customized training programs designed to meet your company’s unique needs.
We currently work with:
Shipfitters
Structural Welders
Pipefitters
Pipe Welders
Current Partnerships
Bishop State Community College (Alabama): Delivering shipfitting training programs to support workforce development.
CTR Contracting Company (Alabama): Providing tailored training and workforce support for contractor operations.
MCG Workforce Solutions: Collaborating on workforce development services to ensure contractors and shipyards have access to trained, compliant personnel.
Southern Response Services: Supporting specialized staffing and workforce readiness initiatives to strengthen shipyard operations.
Training Disciplines
Shipfitting
Structural steel assembly, compartment construction, watertight integrity, ventilation systems, and hull outfitting for naval vessels.
Welding
SMAW, GMAW, GTAW processes, naval weld standards, NDT readiness, and certification preparation for critical hull welds.
At CWI, we prioritize safety-first operations and adhere to Safety & Compliance Protecting People, Projects, and Reputations. At CWI safety isn’t just a priority — it’s our core value. Every training program and workforce solution we deliver is built on a foundation of compliance, accountability, and care for the people who make shipbuilding possible.
Our Safety Commitment
OSHA-Compliant Training: All instruction follows OSHA maritime and shipyard safety standards.
Safety-First Culture: Every trainee learns to put safety before speed, ensuring long-term workforce reliability.
Continuous Education: Ongoing safety refreshers and updates keep personnel aligned with evolving regulations.
Hands-On Leadership: Our owner and instructors actively reinforce safety protocols in every training session.
Compliance Standards
Government Contracting Readiness: Documentation and processes designed to meet strict federal compliance requirements.
Audit-Ready Systems: Training records and workforce documentation prepared for inspection at any time.
Clear Accountability: Transparent processes that protect your company’s reputation and ensure regulatory alignment.
Customized Compliance Solutions: Tailored to your shipyard’s operational needs and project requirements.
Service Locations & Deployment
CWI deploys qualified maritime personnel to federal and commercial shipyard operations. Our workforce solutions support both short‑term augmentation needs and long‑term staffing requirements across multiple geographic regions and facility types.
We are willing to deploy personnel — in the following areas:
Operations
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Contact Information
Corporate Headquarters
CWI - Contracting With Integrity, LLC
Serving federal and commercial maritime facilities nationwide
Government contracting officers and procurement managers seeking qualified maritime personnel should submit applications through our online portal. For capability statements and past performance documentation send request to [email protected].
Job Applicant Information
Individuals interested in the 10-week ship fitting training program should submit applications through our online portal. Program enrollment is conducted quarterly with limited class sizes.