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HII Celebrates 2023 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 133 graduates of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 133 graduates of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.
Thomasina Wright, NNS vice president of fleet support programs, and a 1986 graduate of The Apprentice School, delivered the keynote commencement address.
“Newport News Shipbuilding is the best place to be to support our national defense and become a leader,” Wright said.
The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been accredited since 1982.

Media Advisory — Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School to Host Commencement Ceremony for 2023 Graduates

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School accepts more than 250 apprentices per year.
The school offers four- to eight-year, tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and eight optional advanced programs in which students earn an associate in applied science degree.
Apprentices work a 40-hour week and are paid for all work, including time spent in academic classes.

Calling Local Students and Working Professionals of All Ages!

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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Awarded annually to 7 full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
Awarded annually to 12 high school seniors enrolled and/or working within BayPort's 16 Student-Run Credit Union programs.
Awarded annually to 6 full-time working professionals going back to school.
Awarded annually to 2 Apprentice School graduates still employed by or on educational leave from Newport News Shipbuilding going back to school.

HII’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding Selected for National Apprenticeship Program

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been selected for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Ambassador program.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been selected for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Ambassador program.
The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School is one of 98 organizations selected in the second cohort to serve as an ambassador.
“This recognition is a testament to Newport News Shipbuilding’s commitment to apprenticeships,” said Dr. Latitia McCane, director of education at The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.
Accredited by the Council for Occupational Education, The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School is certified to offer associate’s degrees of applied science in maritime technology in 26 educational programs.

HII Celebrates 200 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).
"Newport News Shipbuilding graduates: You build America, you run America, you are the backbone of America, and we are so proud of you,” Youngkin said.
“As Governor of Virginia, it's never been clearer that the road to American exceptionalism runs right through your classrooms and dry docks.
The Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices per year.

Media Advisory – Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School to Host Commencement Ceremony for 200 Graduates

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Monday, March 13, 2023

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The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices per year.
The school offers four- to eight-year, tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and eight optional advanced programs.
Apprentices work a 40-hour week and are paid for all work, including time spent in academic classes.

Innovation Lab is Bringing HII Technology to the Next Generation of Shipbuilders

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division is harnessing the power of technology as it recruits the next generation of shipbuilders.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division is harnessing the power of technology as it recruits the next generation of shipbuilders.
The Ray Bagley Innovation Lab is part of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.
On Feb. 17, the Innovation Lab was dedicated in honor of Ray Bagley, retired vice president of trades operations at NNS.
HII, Verizon and BayPort Credit Union all have provided financial support for the Ray Bagley Innovation Lab.