Group 1 - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division will host graduation exercises for the Class of 2024 at the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School on March 29, 2025 [1] - The Apprentice School accepts over 200 apprentices annually, offering tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and seven optional programs [1] - The school is accredited by the Council for Occupational Education and offers associate's degrees in applied science in maritime technology [1] Group 2 - HII is a global defense provider focused on delivering powerful ships and all-domain solutions to protect peace and freedom [2] - As the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S., HII has a history of over 135 years in advancing national security, providing capabilities from ships to unmanned systems and cyber solutions [3] - HII's workforce consists of 44,000 employees, headquartered in Virginia [3]