
In honor of National Apprenticeship Week (Apr 26 – May 2) , the latest edition of Around the Yard at NNS showcases the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School’s vital role in producing shipbuilding leaders.
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More than 100 faculty and staff are passing on the craft of shipbuilding to a new generation of shipbuilders using both theory and practical experience.

Become a craftsman during a minimum 7,000 hours of on-the-job training in one of 19 shipbuilding disciplines.
Establish a strong educational foundation through 1,000 hours of academic and trade theory courses and on-the-job training.
Emerge as one of the next generation of shipbuilding leaders, poised to innovate and anticipate in response to customer needs.

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week (Apr 26 – May 2) , the latest edition of Around the Yard at NNS showcases the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School’s vital role in producing shipbuilding leaders.
View our list of questions concerning apprenticeship programs.

The Apprentice School celebrated 128 graduates during 2025 Commencement Exercises on March 21, 2026. The Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered the keynote address. Read the news release for more information.
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The Apprentice School is part of Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII.