NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — Porter and Chester has been in New London for about 16 months and it continues to grow just as Electric Boat continues to grow. EB just recently announced that it will be adding 18,000 jobs over the next ten years.
“Two hots, a neutral, and a ground,” an instructor tells Nathan Phillips, who is an electrical student at Porter and Chester Institute in New London. He is learning how to wire an electrical box as part of the hands on part of his training.
“There’s a lot more to the program than just connecting wires to outlets and putting in light bulbs,” said Phillips.
It’s training aimed at getting students ready for the workforce, one which continues to grow in southeastern Connecticut with expansions at Electric Boat.
“Having this here, it’s like right up the road five minutes away,” said Phillips.