HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts “Signing Day” for Shipbuilder Academy Graduates
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a "signing day" for 43 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy, offering them full-time positions at the shipyard. The ceremony, coinciding with National Apprenticeship Day, saw high school seniors signing contingent employment offers for roles including welders, painters, joiners, pipefitters, and electricians.
The program, which has graduated over 450 students since 2016, partners with 13 Gulf Coast high schools and provides hands-on training, mentorship, and classroom instruction. Ingalls also supports technical programs at three local high schools: Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Alma Bryant. The initiative demonstrates HII's commitment to developing skilled professionals and maintaining a strong workforce pipeline in the shipbuilding industry.
Ingalls Shipbuilding di HII ha organizzato una "giornata delle firme" per 43 diplomati della sua Shipbuilder Academy, offrendo loro posizioni a tempo pieno nel cantiere navale. La cerimonia, coincidente con la Giornata Nazionale dell'Apprendistato, ha visto studenti delle scuole superiori firmare offerte di lavoro condizionate per ruoli quali saldatori, pittori, falegnami, tubisti ed elettricisti.
Il programma, che ha diplomato oltre 450 studenti dal 2016, collabora con 13 scuole superiori della Costa del Golfo e offre formazione pratica, tutoraggio e lezioni in aula. Ingalls supporta inoltre programmi tecnici in tre scuole superiori locali: Pascagoula, Moss Point e Alma Bryant. Questa iniziativa dimostra l'impegno di HII nello sviluppo di professionisti qualificati e nel mantenimento di un solido flusso di forza lavoro nell'industria cantieristica.
Ingalls Shipbuilding de HII organizó un "día de firmas" para 43 graduados de su Shipbuilder Academy, ofreciéndoles puestos de trabajo a tiempo completo en el astillero. La ceremonia, que coincidió con el Día Nacional del Aprendizaje, contó con estudiantes de último año de secundaria firmando ofertas de empleo condicional para roles como soldadores, pintores, carpinteros, tuberos y electricistas.
El programa, que ha graduado a más de 450 estudiantes desde 2016, se asocia con 13 escuelas secundarias de la Costa del Golfo y proporciona formación práctica, mentoría e instrucción en aula. Ingalls también apoya programas técnicos en tres escuelas secundarias locales: Pascagoula, Moss Point y Alma Bryant. La iniciativa demuestra el compromiso de HII en desarrollar profesionales capacitados y mantener una sólida fuente de talento en la industria de la construcción naval.
HII의 잉골스 조선소는 Shipbuilder Academy 졸업생 43명을 대상으로 '서명식'을 개최하여 조선소에서 정규직 자리를 제공했습니다. 이 행사는 국가 견습생의 날과 맞물려 고등학교 졸업 예정자들이 용접공, 도장공, 목수, 배관공, 전기공 등의 직무에 대한 조건부 고용 제안서에 서명하는 자리였습니다.
2016년 이후 450명 이상의 학생을 배출한 이 프로그램은 멕시코만 연안 13개 고등학교와 협력하여 실습 교육, 멘토링, 교실 수업을 제공합니다. 잉골스는 또한 파스카굴라, 모스 포인트, 알마 브라이언트 등 세 개의 지역 고등학교에서 기술 프로그램을 지원합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 HII가 숙련된 전문가를 육성하고 조선업계에서 강력한 인력 공급망을 유지하려는 의지를 보여줍니다.
Ingalls Shipbuilding de HII a organisé une "journée de signature" pour 43 diplômés de sa Shipbuilder Academy, leur offrant des postes à temps plein dans le chantier naval. La cérémonie, coïncidant avec la Journée Nationale de l'Apprentissage, a vu des lycéens signer des offres d'emploi conditionnelles pour des postes de soudeurs, peintres, menuisiers, tuyauteurs et électriciens.
Le programme, qui a diplômé plus de 450 étudiants depuis 2016, s'associe à 13 lycées de la Côte du Golfe et offre une formation pratique, un mentorat et des cours en classe. Ingalls soutient également des programmes techniques dans trois lycées locaux : Pascagoula, Moss Point et Alma Bryant. Cette initiative témoigne de l'engagement de HII à développer des professionnels qualifiés et à maintenir un solide vivier de talents dans l'industrie de la construction navale.
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding veranstaltete einen "Signing Day" für 43 Absolventen seiner Shipbuilder Academy und bot ihnen Vollzeitstellen in der Werft an. Die Zeremonie, die mit dem Nationalen Tag der Ausbildung zusammenfiel, sah, wie Abiturienten bedingte Arbeitsangebote für Positionen als Schweißer, Maler, Tischler, Rohrleger und Elektriker unterschrieben.
Das Programm, das seit 2016 über 450 Studenten absolviert hat, arbeitet mit 13 High Schools an der Golfküste zusammen und bietet praktische Ausbildung, Mentoring und Unterricht. Ingalls unterstützt außerdem technische Programme an drei örtlichen High Schools: Pascagoula, Moss Point und Alma Bryant. Die Initiative zeigt HIIs Engagement, qualifizierte Fachkräfte auszubilden und eine starke Nachwuchskräftepipeline in der Schiffbauindustrie zu sichern.
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a “signing day” for the 2025 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy at the shipyard Wednesday. This year, 43 students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls, marking the beginning of their careers with HII.
The “signing day” coincided with National Apprenticeship Day, recognizing the importance of connecting individuals to meaningful careers and assisting employers in building a skilled workforce. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and classroom instruction, participants in the Ingalls Shipbuilding Academy (ISA) gain invaluable experience that prepares them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a shipbuilding career.
“Through the Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy, we are developing the next generation of skilled professionals in the shipbuilding industry,” Anna Bourdais, director of the Maritime Training Center of Excellence at Ingalls Shipbuilding. “These students have taken an important step toward meaningful careers, and we are incredibly proud of their growth, commitment and their future as part of the Ingalls team.”
Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://hii.com/news/hiis-ingalls-shipbuilding-hosts-signing-day-for-shipbuilder-academy-graduates/.
During the signing ceremony, among parents and special guests, the high school seniors were honored in a way similar to traditional athletic signing ceremonies. Each student received and signed a contingent offer of employment, highlighting the position they will hold at Ingalls upon graduation. Many will join the company as apprentice helpers in crafts such as welders, painters, joiners, pipefitters and electricians.
For students like Tommie Bettis, a senior from Moss Point High School, in Mississippi, the ISA program has opened the door for a dream career as a structural welder.
“It means so much to me to be signing with Ingalls, and I’m really thankful to my teachers for guiding me toward this career,” Bettis said. “I’m excited to keep growing as a welder and to see how far I can take my skills.”
Randi Vickers, a senior from Alma Bryant High School, in Alabama, said signing on with Ingalls made the day especially meaningful, as it allows her to continue her family’s long-standing tradition of working in skilled trades.
“I come from a family of welders and electricians, so I’m proud to carry that tradition on as a welder at Ingalls,” Vickers said. “Being able to tell people I weld, and that I will be building ships, is something I’m proud of. I like being able to tell people I do that.”
Since 2016, over 450 students have graduated from the Shipbuilder Academy, allowing Ingalls to proactively invest in local workforce pipelines that are preparing young individuals for careers at the shipyard. The success of the program comes from the partnerships Ingalls has with 13 different high schools along the Gulf Coast including Biloxi, Gulfport, West Harrison, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Pascagoula, Gautier, Moss Point, East Central, Vancleave, St. Martin, Ocean Springs and Alma Bryant.
In addition to establishing the Shipbuilder Academy, Ingalls also supports technical programs at three local high schools: Pascagoula, Moss Point and Alma Bryant.
These initiatives provide students with the opportunity to build a solid future for themselves while nurturing a talent pipeline of future shipbuilders. By investing in education and workforce development, Ingalls reaffirms its commitment to building both ships and careers in the Gulf Coast region.
For more information about careers at Ingalls shipbuilding visit, hii.com/careers.
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