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U.S. Civic Action Team Advances Palau Projects, Trains Local Workforce

The current rotation prioritizes apprenticeships that deliver paid, NCCER-certified skills.

Overview

  • Army reports place CAT Palau 84-10 on a late July–February 2026 schedule with 13 servicemembers mentoring 10 apprentices.
  • Apprentices complete NCCER Core coursework before applying skills on job sites, supported by instructor training provided in Guam for CAT soldiers.
  • Work is nearing completion on a half-mile access road to Palau’s only recycling center, opening the route to larger trucks to boost safety and capacity.
  • The team serves as the sole contractor on the mobile dock project, easing demands on Palau’s small heavy-equipment staff and moving construction forward.
  • Additional efforts include reef-friendly anchor installations, solar lighting to deter bats at a school, plumbing and security upgrades, bottled-water deliveries, and wellness and outreach programs.