2026 Groton SHIP Summer High School Intern Program - Carpentry

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 complete your junior year of high school by June 2026
• 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 29, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Preferred:

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