HII’S Ingalls Shipbuilding Celebrates Apprentice School Graduates

Core Insights - HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division celebrated the graduation of 70 apprentices, highlighting the importance of skilled craftsmen in the shipbuilding industry [1][2] - The Ingalls Apprentice School has graduated over 4,000 shipbuilders since its inception in 1952 and currently supports more than 750 students [2][5] - The program offers specialized training in 15 U.S. Department of Labor-registered trades, providing apprentices with competitive wages and benefits [2] Group 1 - The Ingalls Apprentice School is recognized as the backbone of Ingalls' workforce, with many graduates advancing to leadership roles [5] - This year's Overall Apprentice of the Year was joiner apprentice Sawyer Briggs, who emphasized the program's role in preparing him for a successful career [4][5] - Ingalls Shipbuilding has been a key player in designing, building, and maintaining amphibious ships and destroyers for the U.S. Navy for over 87 years [5] Group 2 - HII is America's largest shipbuilder, delivering advanced ships and mission technologies to U.S. and allied defense customers [7] - The company has a workforce of 44,000 and has a history of over 140 years in advancing U.S. national security [8] - HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world [7]