“Newport News Shipbuilding is the best place to be to support our national defense and become a leader,” Wright said. “Graduates, please focus on continuous learning, setting goals and priorities, and giving back to your community."
NNS President
“You were chosen to complete a truly rigorous program — and you succeeded,” Boykin said. “Hold your head high, and consider your impact on those around you. Our future is brighter with you in it.”
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The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been accredited since 1982. Students can earn academic degrees through its partnerships with institutions of higher education. Certification to grant associate degrees and confer degrees on its own came in
This year’s commencement exercises marked the first time the school has conferred an associate’s degree in the field of applied science maritime technology.
West initially chose welding equipment repair for his apprenticeship, but through his shipyard work and classroom study, he was able to expand his scope of skills to earn the degree.
“There is a satisfaction in fixing something that wasn’t working,” West shared. “It is an honor to be the first to earn this degree from
Sinowitz joined NNS in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from
During his address, Sinowitz asked graduates to reflect on the knowledge and craftsmanship learned in their apprenticeships that set them up for success as shipyard leaders.
“Those skills take time to develop and even longer to refine. So, while we continue to improve ourselves, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of a strong work ethic, good attitude, desire to learn, and preparedness,” Sinowtiz shared. “With one another’s support, we create the culture Newport News Shipbuilding deserves.”
Replay coverage of the ceremony is available at: https://hii.com/events/apprentice-school-graduation/
The following is a profile of the graduating class:
- Fourteen graduates completed an optional advanced program, earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. The program includes coursework in subjects such as marine design, modeling and simulation, production planning and marine engineering.
- Fifty-nine graduates earned honors, a combination of academic and craft grades that determine overall performance.
- Two graduates completed the Advanced Shipyard Operations Program, allowing them to continue their postsecondary education, expand their experience in waterfront operations and develop leadership skills to improve the quality and efficiency of production, manufacturing and maintenance processes.
- Forty-five graduates completed Frontline FAST, an accelerated skills training program for potential foremen.
- Twenty-seven graduates were inducted into
The National Society of Leadership Success . - Nine graduates completed the World Class Shipbuilder Curriculum and advance optional program with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
- Seven graduates are military veterans or are currently serving in the armed services as reservists and guardsmen.
- Twelve graduates earned Gold Athletic Awards. One graduate,
Logan David Mize , earned a Gold Athletic Award in two sports.
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Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School Commencement 2024
HII hosted commencement exercises Saturday, March 18, 2024 celebrating 133 graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. The ceremony was held at Liberty Live Church in Hampton, Virginia .
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