Media Advisory — Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School to Host Commencement Ceremony for 2025 Graduates

Group 1 - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division will host commencement exercises for the class of 2025 graduates from the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School, with U.S. Secretary Linda McMahon providing the commencement address [1][3] - The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School accepts over 200 apprentices annually, offering four- to eight-year, tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and six optional programs, and is accredited to offer associate degrees in applied science in maritime technology [1][2] - HII is America's largest shipbuilder, specializing in delivering powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers [2][3] Group 2 - HII has a workforce of 44,000 and has a history of over 140 years in advancing U.S. national security, building and integrating defense capabilities from core fleet to advanced technologies [3] - The graduation ceremony will take place at Liberty Live Church in Hampton, Virginia, on March 21 at 10 a.m., and will be livestreamed for public viewing [1][3]