Through hands-on training, mentorship, and classroom instruction, participants in the
“Today is a celebration of the students who have made the decision to develop their skills and be a part of our over 85-year shipbuilding legacy,” said
During the signing ceremony, among parents and special guests, the high school seniors were honored much like high school athletes announcing an intended college. Each student received and signed a contingent offer of employment highlighting their new position at the shipyard. Upon their high school graduation, these students will join the Ingalls workforce.
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Two of the students receiving job offers shared their excitement about the ISA program and the opportunity it has provided them.
Since 2016, over 400 students have graduated from the
In addition to establishing the
The shared goal of these initiatives is to provide students with the opportunity to build a solid future for themselves while nurturing a strong talent pipeline for the next generation of shipbuilders. By investing in education and workforce development, Ingalls reaffirms its commitment to building both ships and careers in the
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Ingalls Signing Day 2024
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a “signing day” for the 2024 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy on May 1, 2024 , where 25 high school students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls. Each student received and signed a contingent offer of employment highlighting their new position at the shipyard.
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