PORTSMOUTH, VA, USA, Oct 28, 2026 — Registration is now open for accelerated, hands-on industrial maintenance training at Phillips Workforce, a new workforce development division of Phillips Corporation in Portsmouth.
Located at 820 Port Centre Parkway, Phillips Workforce provides accelerated, employer-aligned training designed to help industrial and manufacturing employers develop the skills their employees need to maintain equipment, troubleshoot systems and support modern manufacturing operations.
The training center offers a variety of single-week programs covering critical industrial maintenance disciplines, including preventative maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), advanced electrical systems, advanced mechanical systems, electrical controls, fluid power and robotics.
The accelerated format allows employees to focus on specific technical skills in weeks rather than years, with hands-on instruction using approximately 80% production-grade equipment.
“Employers need skilled people who can step into the workplace and understand the equipment and systems they’re working with. Phillips Workforce was created to give employers a practical way to build those skills through focused, hands-on training.”— Brad Adams, President, Phillips Corporation’s U.S. Education Division
The programs are designed for employers in manufacturing, shipbuilding and other industrial environments throughout Hampton Roads. Companies can select individual courses based on the needs of their workforce rather than committing employees to a lengthy training program.
“Training doesn’t have to take employees away from the workplace for months at a time. Our approach allows companies to target specific skills and get employees back to the job with new knowledge they can put to work.”— Brad Adams, President, Phillips Corporation’s U.S. Education Division
Training Support May Be Available for Eligible Employers
Phillips Workforce also offers support for employers interested in hybrid apprenticeship programs, including related technical curriculum and instruction, RTI sponsorship, DOL compliance, documentation, and grant support.
“For employers, developing the skills of their current workforce can be just as important as finding new talent. Phillips Workforce gives local companies a hands-on option for helping their employees develop the technical skills they need to move forward.”— Shawn Avery, CEO, Hampton Roads Workforce Council
Registration Is Open
Employers can now register employees for upcoming Phillips Workforce training programs.
Companies interested in learning more about available courses, upcoming training dates or which programs may be appropriate for their employees can visit phillipscorp.com/phillips-workforce/.
About Phillips Workforce
Phillips Workforce builds on Phillips Corporation’s work with the Defense Industrial Base. As a founding partner of Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM), Phillips helped design and scale a high-throughput, DoD-backed model that has successfully trained and placed over 1,000 graduates into the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) in CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and welding. Phillips Workforce extends that experience into industrial maintenance and mechatronics, areas where employers continue to face significant talent shortages. Phillips Workforce also works with organizations advancing manufacturing, defense readiness, and industrial innovation, including SME, Hampton Roads Workforce Council, Association for Manufacturing Technology, Virginia Maritime Association, Hampton Roads Alliance, Portsmouth Economic Development, and America Makes.
About Phillips Corporation
Phillips Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and services, dedicated to advancing the metalworking industry by delivering expert knowledge, innovation, and technology. We partner with manufacturers to enhance their capabilities and productivity, fostering growth and competitive advantage. With a rich history of collaboration with thought leaders and creators, Phillips aims to transform human society through significant contributions to manufacturing technology. Our commitment to excellence and sustainability positions us as the preferred partner for those shaping the future of manufacturing. Learn more about Phillips at www.phillipscorp.com.
