NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 23, 2022 Global defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division plans to hire approximately 5,000 people this year to meet the shipbuilding needs of the Navy.
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we make. most of the folks don t come here with degrees in ship building s so we invest in that. we invest not only in their craft, but also we invest in their leadership ain t. we have a student body today of about 800 students. our student body today represents 27 states in the united states. reporter: the apprentice school offers 19 trades plus eight optional advance programs in the ship-building industry. all of the programs can lead to the opportunity for the apprentices to complete their associates or bachelors degree and it s all free. yes. a quality education for free. cradle to grave, this is really a free opportunity to receive a rewarding career and education. reporter: the apprentice school also provide as college-type atmosphere for the student workers, providing on-campus housing as well as collegiate-level athletics. this is amazing. why would you have this at an apprentice school? well this is our now athletic center and we believe