PHOTO RELEASE--Huntington Ingalls Industries Celebrates the Achievements of 157 Graduates from The Apprentice School at Newpo...
2019年2月24日 - 5:19AM
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) hosted commencement
exercises on Saturday for 157 graduates of The Apprentice School at
Newport News Shipbuilding. The ceremony was held at Liberty Baptist
Church Worship Center in Hampton.
The ringing of a ceremonial bell by each of the 2018 graduates
represented the completion of their apprenticeship, a rigorous
four- to eight-year program designed to develop the next generation
of shipyard leaders. The Apprentice School, which first opened in
1919 with 126 apprentices, is celebrating its centennial
anniversary this year. Over the last 100 years, the school has
produced more than 10,800 graduates.
In her commencement address, Jill Biden, the Second Lady of the
United States from 2009 to 2017, honorary co-chair of the Biden
Foundation and community college professor, congratulated the new
class of apprentices and lauded their hard-earned skills.
“You are starting a new journey, one where you are a part of a
family with a hundred years of historic accomplishments, one that
will continue to shape America’s future,” Biden said. “While there
will be times where you face challenges, you should never forget
that your work is needed and revered by so many.”
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Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin told the
graduates that their contributions are far greater than building
ships.
“To casually say that you build ships falls woefully short of
how you serve the United States of America,” Boykin said. “I’m
challenging you to think bigger. You build diplomacy, you build
democracy, and you build freedom. You are our future, and our
legacy is in your capable hands.
“I have no doubt that the dedication, determination and
sacrifice that led to your success today will ensure our collective
success tomorrow and for centuries to come,” she said.
Kevin McNeill of Greensboro, N.C., received the Homer L.
Ferguson Award, which recognizes the apprentice graduating with the
highest honors. He is the first African-American student in the
school’s history to earn the special recognition.
McNeill, who first graduated from North Carolina A&T State
University with a degree in electrical engineering, told graduates
about living out their own mission.
“I never intended to work as a steel fabrication apprentice, but
I’ve gained experiences and opportunities that I may not have
received elsewhere,” he said. “I’ve learned a great deal of
discipline and patience. My message for you today is: If you’re not
where you want to be in your career or you feel like you’ve strayed
off track from your goals, know that each experience is what makes
you unique. The path to our destination is never straight. Keep
walking with a purpose.”
The following is a profile of the 2018 graduating class:
- 94 earned honors, a combination of academic
and craft grades that determine overall performance.
- 88 completed an optional, advanced program,
earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. The program includes
coursework in subjects such as marine design, production planning,
modeling and simulation, and marine engineering. Of that number, 77
earned an associate’s degrees from Thomas Nelson Community College
or Tidewater Community College; 11 earned bachelor’s degrees from
Old Dominion University.
- 35 completed Advanced Shipyard Operations
Program, allowing them to continue their post-secondary education,
expand their experience in waterfront operations and develop
leadership skills to improve the quality and efficiency of
production, manufacturing and maintenance processes.
- 30 completed the program with a perfect 4.0
grade point average in the required academic curriculum.
- 30 completed Frontline FAST, an accelerated
skills training program for potential foremen.
- 23 graduates are women.
- 16 earned athletic awards.
- 14 are military veterans or are currently
serving in the National Guard or military reserves.
The Apprentice School accepts about 225 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. Through partnerships with Thomas Nelson Community
College, Tidewater Community College and Old Dominion University,
The Apprentice School’s academic program provides the opportunity
to earn associate degrees in business administration, engineering
and engineering technology and bachelor’s degrees in mechanical or
electrical engineering.
Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military
shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to
partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s
Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and
Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any
other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division
provides a wide range of professional services through its Fleet
Support, Mission Driven Innovative Solutions, Nuclear &
Environmental, and Oil & Gas groups. Headquartered in Newport
News, Virginia, HII employs more than 40,000 people operating both
domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:
- HII on the web: www.huntingtoningalls.com
- HII on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/HuntingtonIngallsIndustries
- HII on Twitter: twitter.com/hiindustries
Contact:Duane BourneDuane.A.Bourne@HII-co.com(757) 380-3581
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