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A key part of the NMEC effort is its partnership with the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NC-CER). At the time of its inception, NMEC was searching for best practices to implement its vision, they looked at what NC- CER was doing in industrial construction, pipeline and power line curriculum and credentialing. Lotshaw adds, ?We found that when NCCER was formed as a non-pro t education foun- dation in the early 1990?s, those industries were facing the same challenges that the shipbuilding and repair industry is facing now. Their model is effective, ef cient, and has made measurable impacts related to safety, pro tability and work- force development in those industries. We were offered the opportunity to partner with them and build on their success.? Already in place is a secure National Registry where craft training, assessment records and credentials are available for review by potential employers (with applicant approval), and a proven track record. Hence, with NMEC standardization, and regardless of where the individual receives training, employers have assurance that persons with this credential are well trained and have the skill sets they need. Lotshaw further insists, ?Part- nering with NCCER gives our industry the best bang for the buck and the quickest, surest pathway to meeting our goals.? The Ship tting curriculum at NMEC addresses ? and stan- dardizes ? one of the most in-demand skills in the business. TRAINING & RECRUITMENTA key part of the NMEC effort is its part- nership with the National Center for Con- struction Education & Research (NCCER). At the time of its inception, NMEC was searching for best practices to implement its vision, they looked at what NCCER was doing in industrial construc- tion, pipeline and power line curriculum and credentialing. John Lotshaw, Gulf Coast Director of Training and Workforce Development, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and chair of the Na- tional Maritime Education Council. (Tradesmen International credit) 28 | Maritime Professional | 4Q 2013MP #4 18-33.indd 28MP #4 18-33.indd 2812/11/2013 3:02:17 PM12/11/2013 3:02:17 PM