HII Welcomes High School Seniors to Shipbuilding Careers at Newport News Shipbuilding

# Building Futures HIIs Commitment to Young Talent in Shipbuilding,

In a progressive move towards workforce development and sustainability in the maritime industry, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII), based in Newport News, Virginia, has initiated a promising program targeting local high school seniors. On May 9, 2025, over two dozen students accepted job offers to begin their shipbuilding careers at the company's Newport News Shipbuilding division, marking a significant investment in the next generation o…

HII Welcomes High School Seniors to Shipbuilding Careers at Newport News Shipbuilding

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division is welcoming a new generation of shipbuilders, with multiple high school seniors accepting employment offers. The recruitment occurred through two key programs:- 18 students from the New Horizons Regional Education Centers (NHREC) Good Life Solution Program accepted offers for full-time trade positions or apprenticeships- 13 students from the Youth Builders pre-apprenticeship program accepted offers to at…