HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Hiring Thousands
HII (NYSE:HII) announced plans to hire approximately 5,000 employees in 2022, focusing on skilled trades to support U.S. Navy shipbuilding. The company aims to hire nearly 21,000 over the next decade for aircraft carriers and submarines. Entry-level positions start at $21-plus per hour, with sign-on bonuses available. Newport News Shipbuilding is actively recruiting nationwide and partnering with workforce agencies, emphasizing training and career development for new hires.
- HII plans to hire approximately 5,000 employees in 2022 to meet Navy shipbuilding needs.
- Aiming to hire nearly 21,000 people over the next decade, indicating strong future demand.
- Entry-level positions pay $21-plus per hour and include sign-on bonuses.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division plans to hire approximately 5,000 people this year to meet the shipbuilding needs of the Navy. The shipyard anticipates hiring nearly 21,000 people within the next decade as HII fulfills orders for U.S. aircraft carriers and submarines.
“We at NNS are driven to support the men and women in uniform, to serve the nation, by delivering great ships,” said Xavier Beale, vice president of Human Resources and Trades for Newport News Shipbuilding. “This is not just a job. It is a mission to serve national security, and we are committed to investing in our people so those who choose this mission can create a long and rewarding career.”
Newport News Shipbuilding intends to hire nearly 3,000 skilled trades in 2022, including entry-level positions and trainee fitters and welders.
Entry-level trade positions at Newport News can pay
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A video accompanying this news release is available at: https://newsroom.hii.com/releases/newport-news-shipbuilding-hiring.
Numerous hiring events in the Hampton Roads region are planned for this year. On May 12, Newport News participated in the New Horizons Good Life Solutions Career Selection Day, in which 22 local high school students were recognized for accepting positions with Newport News.
“We build great ships and great careers,” Beale said. “These students get their training from day one, accelerating both their career development and NNS’ performance.”
Additionally, 11 students were recognized for accepting apprenticeships with The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding. Funded by HII to train and develop the next generation of shipbuilders, The Apprentice School offers four- to eight-year, tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and eight optional advanced programs, to include accredited undergraduate degrees in engineering.
Newport News is actively recruiting nationwide and is partnering with workforce agencies to offer opportunities and perks including sign-on bonuses and paid training.
HII is an all-domain defense and technologies partner, recognized worldwide as America’s largest shipbuilder. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable an all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information please visit:
- HII on the web: https://www.hii.com/
- HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
- HII on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wearehii
- HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearehii
Contact:
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Todd.T.Corillo@hii-co.com
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