Ingalls Shipbuilding to Host Drive-In Hiring Event

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 20, 2020 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) will host a drive-in hiring event on May 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at Singing River Island. Job seekers can apply for positions and interact with recruiters from their vehicles, enhancing safety and accessibility. Edmond Hughes, VP of Human Resources, stated that this innovative approach facilitates engagement while maintaining social distancing. Attendees will enter the event at USS Wisconsin Loop, where various hiring stations will be set up for different shipbuilding crafts.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division will host a drive-in hiring event for job seekers from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday, May 22 on Singing River Island.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to apply for open positions and speak to Ingalls recruiters and shipbuilders in person without having to exit their vehicle.

“We are exploring innovative hiring techniques that provide greater accessibility to the many employment opportunities we have to offer,” said Edmond Hughes, vice president of human resources and administration at Ingalls. “This event allows us to efficiently interface with interested applicants while practicing safe social distancing.”

Attendees will enter the drive-in event at USS Wisconsin Loop on Singing River Island in Pascagoula. Each hiring station set up around the loop will represent a different shipbuilding craft.

To pre-register for this event, visit ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com/wearehiring.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, nuclear and environmental services, and fleet sustainment. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: www.huntingtoningalls.com
• HII on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HuntingtonIngallsIndustries
• HII on Twitter: www.twitter.com/hiindustries 

Contact:

Teckie Hinkebein
teckie.hinkebein@hii-co.com
(228) 935-1323 

FAQ

What is the date of the hiring event hosted by HII?

The hiring event hosted by Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) is on May 22, 2020.

Where is the HII drive-in hiring event located?

The drive-in hiring event by HII is located at Singing River Island in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

What are the hours for the HII hiring event?

The hiring event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.

How can I pre-register for the HII hiring event?

To pre-register for the hiring event, visit ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com/wearehiring.

What does HII aim to achieve with the hiring event?

HII aims to provide greater accessibility to job opportunities while ensuring safety through social distancing.