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Liberty Apartments are located in the heart of Newport News, only steps away from the Apprentice School, Newport News Shipbuilding, City Hall and just minutes from the Interstate. Thoughtfully designed amenities enrich your vibrant lifestyle featuring a cutting-edge community room, billiards, resort-style pool and a 24 hour fitness center. Each apartment exudes affordable luxury, offering a spacious floor plan featuring updated kitchens with granite countertops, and washers and dryers. Liberate yourself at Liberty Apartments. Apprentices come in from outside the local area and have the option to utilize Liberty Apartments. Liberty Apartments offer individual leasing options for the apprentice students, the opportunity for two apprentices to become roommates, and the convenience for our apprentices to be close to work and school.
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Liberty Apartments are located in the heart of Newport News, only steps away from the Apprentice School, Newport News Shipbuilding, City Hall and just minutes from the Interstate. Thoughtfully designed amenities enrich your vibrant lifestyle featuring a cutting-edge community room, billiards, resort-style pool and a 24 hour fitness center. Each apartment exudes affordable luxury, offering a spacious floor plan featuring updated kitchens with granite countertops, and washers and dryers. Liberate yourself at Liberty Apartments. Apprentices come in from outside the local area and have the option to utilize Liberty Apartments. Liberty Apartments offer individual leasing options for the apprentice students, the opportunity for two apprentices to become roommates, and the convenience for our apprentices to be close to work and school.
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The foundry has the ability to pour a large number of metal compositions and create castings that vastly range in size. The casting process starts with creating a mold by ramming sand around a pattern. The pattern is a true to size representation of what the final casting will be. Once the sand has cured, the pattern is removed, and a depression is left in the sand mold. Molten metal is created using raw materials and revert from other pours. The metal is poured into the mold and once solidified a casting is created. From there the casting begins an upgrade and inspection cycle. This upgrade cycle may include rough and finish grinding, time in an oven, and quenches. Once a casting is upgraded it may require different forms of non-destructive testing and finally dimensional inspection. An apprentice entering the foundry trade can expect to complete rotations in all of the above functions and gain a well-rounded experience of the life cycle of a casting. panorama_0A366A68_1AFF_0464_41AD_282F27DB64A5.subtitle = The NNS Foundry is responsible for creating castings for the shipyard and other companies to meet the needs of a wide variety of naval vessels. The foundry has the ability to pour a large number of metal compositions and create castings that vastly range in size. The casting process starts with creating a mold by ramming sand around a pattern. The pattern is a true to size representation of what the final casting will be. Once the sand has cured, the pattern is removed, and a depression is left in the sand mold. Molten metal is created using raw materials and revert from other pours. The metal is poured into the mold and once solidified a casting is created. From there the casting begins an upgrade and inspection cycle. This upgrade cycle may include rough and finish grinding, time in an oven, and quenches. Once a casting is upgraded it may require different forms of non-destructive testing and finally dimensional inspection. An apprentice entering the foundry trade can expect to complete rotations in all of the above functions and gain a well-rounded experience of the life cycle of a casting. panorama_0A3D1124_1AFF_05EC_41A2_958DDDE01D22.subtitle = The NNS Foundry is responsible for creating castings for the shipyard and other companies to meet the needs of a wide variety of naval vessels. The foundry has the ability to pour a large number of metal compositions and create castings that vastly range in size. The casting process starts with creating a mold by ramming sand around a pattern. The pattern is a true to size representation of what the final casting will be. Once the sand has cured, the pattern is removed, and a depression is left in the sand mold. Molten metal is created using raw materials and revert from other pours. The metal is poured into the mold and once solidified a casting is created. From there the casting begins an upgrade and inspection cycle. This upgrade cycle may include rough and finish grinding, time in an oven, and quenches. Once a casting is upgraded it may require different forms of non-destructive testing and finally dimensional inspection. An apprentice entering the foundry trade can expect to complete rotations in all of the above functions and gain a well-rounded experience of the life cycle of a casting. panorama_0A3D1E0A_1AFF_3FA4_41B8_77FEC0BA6C87.subtitle = The NNS Foundry is responsible for creating castings for the shipyard and other companies to meet the needs of a wide variety of naval vessels. The foundry has the ability to pour a large number of metal compositions and create castings that vastly range in size. The casting process starts with creating a mold by ramming sand around a pattern. The pattern is a true to size representation of what the final casting will be. Once the sand has cured, the pattern is removed, and a depression is left in the sand mold. Molten metal is created using raw materials and revert from other pours. The metal is poured into the mold and once solidified a casting is created. From there the casting begins an upgrade and inspection cycle. This upgrade cycle may include rough and finish grinding, time in an oven, and quenches. Once a casting is upgraded it may require different forms of non-destructive testing and finally dimensional inspection. An apprentice entering the foundry trade can expect to complete rotations in all of the above functions and gain a well-rounded experience of the life cycle of a casting. panorama_0A3D378D_1AFF_0CBC_41B4_FB9D96436BC3.subtitle = The NNS Foundry is responsible for creating castings for the shipyard and other companies to meet the needs of a wide variety of naval vessels. The foundry has the ability to pour a large number of metal compositions and create castings that vastly range in size. The casting process starts with creating a mold by ramming sand around a pattern. The pattern is a true to size representation of what the final casting will be. Once the sand has cured, the pattern is removed, and a depression is left in the sand mold. Molten metal is created using raw materials and revert from other pours. The metal is poured into the mold and once solidified a casting is created. From there the casting begins an upgrade and inspection cycle. This upgrade cycle may include rough and finish grinding, time in an oven, and quenches. Once a casting is upgraded it may require different forms of non-destructive testing and finally dimensional inspection. An apprentice entering the foundry trade can expect to complete rotations in all of the above functions and gain a well-rounded experience of the life cycle of a casting. panorama_0A3DD49F_1AFF_0CDC_419B_8AB598A3206C.subtitle = The NNS Foundry is responsible for creating castings for the shipyard and other companies to meet the needs of a wide variety of naval vessels. The foundry has the ability to pour a large number of metal compositions and create castings that vastly range in size. The casting process starts with creating a mold by ramming sand around a pattern. The pattern is a true to size representation of what the final casting will be. Once the sand has cured, the pattern is removed, and a depression is left in the sand mold. Molten metal is created using raw materials and revert from other pours. The metal is poured into the mold and once solidified a casting is created. From there the casting begins an upgrade and inspection cycle. This upgrade cycle may include rough and finish grinding, time in an oven, and quenches. Once a casting is upgraded it may require different forms of non-destructive testing and finally dimensional inspection. An apprentice entering the foundry trade can expect to complete rotations in all of the above functions and gain a well-rounded experience of the life cycle of a casting. panorama_207F6007_3577_F238_41B6_F30F651798F6.subtitle = The Pipefitter Apprentice Gallery is located in building 18, where apprentices receive hands-on instruction from an Apprentice Craft Instructor. Some of the skills taught include: cutting pipe square with a grinder, beveling pipe with a grinder, fitting butt weld joints, backing ring joints, EB-Ring joints and socket weld joints; how to perform clean cuts on pipe and sockets to prevent foreign material from entering the piping system; how to do full scale pipe layouts; how to cut and saddle branches; and how to bend pipe on different types of bending machines. They also go through pipe theory and learn how to tack weld, braze, and learn the basic skills necessary to function as a pipefitter. Once an apprentice completes their training here, they begin rotating to different production areas to include shops, carriers and submarines. Pipefitter apprentices learn how to install, inspect, and test the many piping systems on board aircraft carriers and submarines. They help to put the complex piping network together by cutting, bending, prepping and hanging piping runs on ships. They are required to install valves and make up flanges where required by the drawings. Testing crews operate and inspect the systems for leaks or flaws. panorama_20E3168A_3569_DE49_419A_BEAB0283A306.subtitle = The Pipefitter Apprentice Gallery is located in building 18, where apprentices receive hands-on instruction from an Apprentice Craft Instructor. Some of the skills taught include: cutting pipe square with a grinder, beveling pipe with a grinder, fitting butt weld joints, backing ring joints, EB-Ring joints and socket weld joints; how to perform clean cuts on pipe and sockets to prevent foreign material from entering the piping system; how to do full scale pipe layouts; how to cut and saddle branches; and how to bend pipe on different types of bending machines. They also go through pipe theory and learn how to tack weld, braze, and learn the basic skills necessary to function as a pipefitter. Once an apprentice completes their training here, they begin rotating to different production areas to include shops, carriers and submarines. Pipefitter apprentices learn how to install, inspect, and test the many piping systems on board aircraft carriers and submarines. They help to put the complex piping network together by cutting, bending, prepping and hanging piping runs on ships. They are required to install valves and make up flanges where required by the drawings. Testing crews operate and inspect the systems for leaks or flaws. panorama_20F584DC_357E_73CF_41BB_CCCF84A21F94.subtitle = Located in building 103 is the Millwright Apprentice Gallery. Apprentices learn to operate a number of machine tools including lathes, milling machines and drill presses to manufacture parts used to repair production equipment. Millwright apprentices install, maintain, repair, and overhaul shipyard machinery. They also inspect and maintain cranes throughout the entire shipyard and repair machinery in the various waterfront shops. Apprentices will work in an automotive shop to repair company vehicles and other transportation equipment. panorama_232FE938_3569_B256_41BB_EF0F2245EE25.subtitle = This facility was dedicated on May 19, 1972 and completed in August of that year. Known today as the Apprentice Athletic Facility, it is the focal point for all athletic programs. Located on a six-acre site adjacent to the company's engineering building, the 22,000 square-foot fieldhouse includes space for a regulation basketball court, wrestling room, strength training weight room area, locker rooms, equipment storage areas, athletic training clinic and administrative offices for football, baseball, golf and wrestling. \ Also located here is Builder Field, which serves as the home to ASchool Football. This natural turf field is recognized as one of the best playing surfaces in the state. Since its beginning, the center's facilities and grounds have been well-maintained to meet the program's requirements as members of their respective national governing bodies. panorama_2370624A_3519_D6C8_41AC_AEB8E08BB410.subtitle = The second floor of building eight is where the electrical theory courses are conducted for all the apprentices involved in electrical work. The courses range from the basics of Direct Current Theory to more advanced instructions on Motor Controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers. Emphasis on electrical safety and meter use prepare the apprentices for the type of work they will be performing on the job. Naval ships require several miles of cable to supply power, from its source, throughout the ship. Electrician apprentices learn to install, operate and test electrical systems onboard ships. These systems include lighting, power distribution, machinery, interior communications, fire control/weapons systems, testing, and nuclear plant work. They will work with drawings to devise a plan for their jobs so they can lay off equipment location and cable runs. Electricians construct and install various electrical components and are required to complete a rigorous series of electrical theory courses to complement on-the-job training. panorama_24605508_34FE_B240_41C3_83095BD5C477.subtitle = The Drafting Lab is where apprentices are exposed to the fundamentals and principles of engineering drafting as it relates to the shipbuilding industry. Skills taught include freehand sketching, both 2D and 3D Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) applications for orthographic projections, auxiliary and sectional views in support of isometric drawings and solid modeling. panorama_2593720B_353A_B64C_41BD_DBF6DDB33CED.subtitle = Across the street from the Foundry, in building 501, is the Pattern Shop. After a year in the Molder program, selected Molders will be chosen to transfer into the Pattern Maker Program. Patternmaker apprentices learn the fundamentals of wood and tool selection and shaping, forming and joining techniques. They lay out and construct simple patterns before training progresses to more complex jobs, including collapsible, unusually shaped and large patterns. The quality of the casting weighs heavily on the quality of the pattern. Apprentices learn a variety of machines including: wood lathes, jointers, routers, planers and saws. They will also be exposed to CAD/CAM software systems that control modern processes and tool paths. panorama_25E85E18_352A_AE4A_41A9_FCA91E595D76.subtitle = The Electrical Gallery in building 103 is where the Maintenance Electrician, Heating & Air Conditioning Workers and Welding Equipment Repairer Apprentices begin their apprenticeship. The goal in this area is the introduction to maintenance electrical work with emphasis on electrical safety, National Electrical Code regulations and electrical construction/installation. The shipyard’s numerous facilities require installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical systems and components. Maintenance electrician apprentices learn to provide power for new equipment and lighting. They also learn to maintain and troubleshoot virtually every electrical and electronic component in the shipyard. The work may take apprentices anywhere, from an underground transmission line to the top of a 23- story crane. They will take several theory courses to learn the importance of electrical safety. Work assignments can vary from installing a simple electrical outlet to repairing and maintaining complex numerically controlled equipment. panorama_25EAEF91_3516_AE5F_41A7_071E8D8232C0.subtitle = Once the Sheet Metal apprentices complete the requirements of the Welding School, they are moved to the Apprentice Gallery located in building five. There the apprentices learn the essentials of how to fabricate small sheet metal components. In the Gallery, the apprentices will operate and train others on the circle shear, hand roller, hem brake, bead roller, hand brake, and deburring machine. Sheet metal apprentices learn to construct items, such as lockers, foundations, stowage bins and racks, workbenches, galley furniture, bulkheads, terminals, and ventilation duct work. They install all of these and many additional items, such as ventilation equipment, furniture, doors, ladders, handrails, and trim work on board ships. Additionally, apprentices learn to weld, develop patterns, interpret a wide range of trade drawings and use layout techniques for fabricating and installing a variety of sheet metal work. panorama_2704C15B_353A_52CD_41BB_9375828FCF6F.subtitle = Across the street from the Foundry, in building 501, is the Pattern Shop. After a year in the Molder program, selected Molders will be chosen to transfer into the Pattern Maker Program. Patternmaker apprentices learn the fundamentals of wood and tool selection and shaping, forming and joining techniques. They lay out and construct simple patterns before training progresses to more complex jobs, including collapsible, unusually shaped and large patterns. The quality of the casting weighs heavily on the quality of the pattern. Apprentices learn a variety of machines including: wood lathes, jointers, routers, planers and saws. They will also be exposed to CAD/CAM software systems that control modern processes and tool paths. panorama_278C8701_352A_FE3A_41C6_259D33A25F1C.subtitle = The Electrical Gallery in building 103 is where the Maintenance Electrician, Heating & Air Conditioning Workers and Welding Equipment Repairer Apprentices begin their apprenticeship. The goal in this area is the introduction to maintenance electrical work with emphasis on electrical safety, National Electrical Code regulations and electrical construction/installation. The shipyard’s numerous facilities require installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical systems and components. Maintenance electrician apprentices learn to provide power for new equipment and lighting. They also learn to maintain and troubleshoot virtually every electrical and electronic component in the shipyard. The work may take apprentices anywhere, from an underground transmission line to the top of a 23- story crane. They will take several theory courses to learn the importance of electrical safety. Work assignments can vary from installing a simple electrical outlet to repairing and maintaining complex numerically controlled equipment. panorama_2B015DA9_1EE3_7A9A_41AF_36FE72E09242.subtitle = The Drafting Lab is where apprentices are exposed to the fundamentals and principles of engineering drafting as it relates to the shipbuilding industry. Skills taught include freehand sketching, both 2D and 3D Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) applications for orthographic projections, auxiliary and sectional views in support of isometric drawings and solid modeling. panorama_2CA679E2_351A_55FA_41B4_B41F88E313F4.subtitle = Historic Peninsula War Memorial Stadium in Hampton, Virginia serves as home to the Apprentice Baseball team. The stadium, built in 1948, is named War Memorial Stadium as a tribute to those that fought for our nation in WWII. \ \ Also home to the Peninsula Pilots, a Coastal Plain League franchise, WMS features a brand new, state-of-the-art video/scoreboard, a state-of-the-art field lighting system, and 17 patio-style corporate boxes. In 2019, a new synthetic turf infield was installed and just completed in 2020 is a two-story facility that features a covered outdoor party/picnic area on the second floor, while housing an indoor batting cage and concessions stand on the ground floor. \ \ With all of these recent modern-day additions, while keeping its historic look intact, there is no doubt these improvements provide a first-class experience for players participating and fans visiting the Peninsula’s ballpark. panorama_2DC50035_357E_B259_419D_04426B1A5C9C.subtitle = Located in building 103 is the Millwright Apprentice Gallery. Apprentices learn to operate a number of machine tools including lathes, milling machines and drill presses to manufacture parts used to repair production equipment. Millwright apprentices install, maintain, repair, and overhaul shipyard machinery. They also inspect and maintain cranes throughout the entire shipyard and repair machinery in the various waterfront shops. Apprentices will work in an automotive shop to repair company vehicles and other transportation equipment. panorama_2F90A58E_351A_524A_4192_6AF1DA8F4D8C.subtitle = Historic Peninsula War Memorial Stadium in Hampton, Virginia serves as home to the Apprentice Baseball team. The stadium, built in 1948, is named War Memorial Stadium as a tribute to those that fought for our nation in WWII. \ \ Also home to the Peninsula Pilots, a Coastal Plain League franchise, WMS features a brand new, state-of-the-art video/scoreboard, a state-of-the-art field lighting system, and 17 patio-style corporate boxes. In 2019, a new synthetic turf infield was installed and just completed in 2020 is a two-story facility that features a covered outdoor party/picnic area on the second floor, while housing an indoor batting cage and concessions stand on the ground floor. \ \ With all of these recent modern-day additions, while keeping its historic look intact, there is no doubt these improvements provide a first-class experience for players participating and fans visiting the Peninsula’s ballpark. panorama_317A11F9_1EE4_CA7E_41B0_E302128E4521.subtitle = This modern gymnasium is home to a 600-seat arena and includes a regulation collegiate basketball court, locker rooms, cardio/weight room, concession stand, laundry facility, athletic training clinic, and athletic offices serving men’s and women’s basketball, as well as athletic administration. panorama_318FA573_1EDD_4B88_41B8_95255485F665.subtitle = The Welding School, located in building 1768, provides apprentices with the opportunity to learn their trade using hands-on and classroom training. The apprentices have access to four classrooms, 120 welding booths, and two computer rooms at the Welding School. The Pipefitter, Welder, Sheet Metal Worker, and Shipfitter apprentices will attend the Welding School to acquire their shipyard qualifications. They will learn a range of manual, semiautomatic, and automatic welding processes in the shipyard's Welding School. Apprentices learn how to check for metal preparation and how to interpret the many different types of weld symbols. They use a wide range of metals and welding processes to perform structural and pipe welds in all phases of submarine and aircraft carrier construction and overhaul. Apprentices in the Welding School also learn to safely use torches to preheat areas before they are welded. panorama_31906A0A_1EDD_5999_41A2_AE7CEA1AAFCB.subtitle = The Welding School, located in building 1768, provides apprentices with the opportunity to learn their trade using hands-on and classroom training. The apprentices have access to four classrooms, 120 welding booths, and two computer rooms at the Welding School. The Pipefitter, Welder, Sheet Metal Worker, and Shipfitter apprentices will attend the Welding School to acquire their shipyard qualifications. They will learn a range of manual, semiautomatic, and automatic welding processes in the shipyard's Welding School. Apprentices learn how to check for metal preparation and how to interpret the many different types of weld symbols. They use a wide range of metals and welding processes to perform structural and pipe welds in all phases of submarine and aircraft carrier construction and overhaul. Apprentices in the Welding School also learn to safely use torches to preheat areas before they are welded. panorama_31A83F62_1EE3_378C_41A0_E4760918F916.subtitle = The Student Commons area serves as an area for apprentices to build social networks between classes and during lunch. It provides an area for work teams to get together at basketball games and serves as an after-hours meeting site for alumni, friends and family during Builder athletic events. panorama_31AFD8C7_1EE3_7A94_41AA_45A9BE1358CA.subtitle = The Student Commons area serves as an area for apprentices to build social networks between classes and during lunch. It provides an area for work teams to get together at basketball games and serves as an after-hours meeting site for alumni, friends and family during Builder athletic events. panorama_31B2CA52_1EE3_D98D_418F_35909A1CA454.subtitle = The Student Commons area serves as an area for apprentices to build social networks between classes and during lunch. It provides an area for work teams to get together at basketball games and serves as an after-hours meeting site for alumni, friends and family during Builder athletic events. panorama_31C87EB7_1725_360F_41B2_DFC98B6A5436.subtitle = The Apprentice School—founded in 1919 at Newport News Shipbuilding—is the preeminent apprenticeship program in the nation and offers four-, five-, and eight-year apprenticeships in nineteen shipbuilding disciplines and eight advanced programs of study. The Apprentice School is certified to operate in Virginia as a postsecondary degree granting institution by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, and registered with the Virginia Apprenticeship Council. The school offers apprentices the opportunity to earn Associate of Applied Science Maritime Technology degrees, receive competitive pay and benefits, and learn a trade. The school is committed to fostering apprentices’ development of craftsmanship, scholarship and leadership. panorama_320FEA8A_1D3F_5E96_41A8_57443B8F19F7.subtitle = The Company Store is located in the lobby of The Apprentice School. We offer Apprentice School and Newport News Shipbuilding logoed merchandise for purchase (payroll deduction or credit cards accepted). Online catalog and order form is available at www.as.edu/company-store. panorama_32938CA2_1D2D_3A91_41B8_94D16FC81D8D.subtitle = The Apprentice School’s Simulation Laboratory, SimLab, located in building 1919 on the first floor, provides opportunities to experience shipbuilding design, development, and construction without entering the Newport News Shipbuilding production plant. Shipbuilding design, construction, repair, and overhaul is a diverse industry requiring the integration of digital technology and hands-on skills. Beginning with a concept and a digital model, designers and engineers collaborate using computer design and modeling tools to develop ships’ systems. Using this model, digital construction tools are developed for shipbuilders. SimLab provides an opportunity to experience computer-aided design, prototyping, reverse-engineering, construction of components, digital construction tools, construction techniques, and simulated systems integration. System design experiences include 3D Modeling, Laser Scanning, and digital work instructions. Construction experiences include simulated welding, simulated surface preparation and coating, digital subtractive and additive manufacturing, sheet metal construction, piping construction and insulation, electrical wiring, and rigging for crane operations. Tying everything together, integrated systems involves electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic simulations with hands-on experience. panorama_3296062A_1D2D_4991_41B6_D82DA3B96763.subtitle = The Apprentice School’s Simulation Laboratory, SimLab, located in building 1919 on the first floor, provides opportunities to experience shipbuilding design, development, and construction without entering the Newport News Shipbuilding production plant. Shipbuilding design, construction, repair, and overhaul is a diverse industry requiring the integration of digital technology and hands-on skills. Beginning with a concept and a digital model, designers and engineers collaborate using computer design and modeling tools to develop ships’ systems. Using this model, digital construction tools are developed for shipbuilders. SimLab provides an opportunity to experience computer-aided design, prototyping, reverse-engineering, construction of components, digital construction tools, construction techniques, and simulated systems integration. System design experiences include 3D Modeling, Laser Scanning, and digital work instructions. Construction experiences include simulated welding, simulated surface preparation and coating, digital subtractive and additive manufacturing, sheet metal construction, piping construction and insulation, electrical wiring, and rigging for crane operations. Tying everything together, integrated systems involves electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic simulations with hands-on experience. panorama_34A0B56B_1EDD_4B9F_41AE_7FEE17F941AD.subtitle = The Physics Lab allows apprentices to observe, perform, and evaluate experiments. It is designed to provide practical application of theoretical concepts previously taught in the classroom. Similar in design to the trades training of the waterfront, it is a place to get hands-on physics training. Concepts taught include uniform accelerated motion, Newton’s Second Law, rotational motion, Archimedes’ Principle, the General Gas Law, and specific heat. panorama_3605D368_1D2D_4F91_41B5_985474C86DB0.subtitle = The Apprentice School’s Simulation Laboratory, SimLab, located in building 1919 on the first floor, provides opportunities to experience shipbuilding design, development, and construction without entering the Newport News Shipbuilding production plant. Shipbuilding design, construction, repair, and overhaul is a diverse industry requiring the integration of digital technology and hands-on skills. Beginning with a concept and a digital model, designers and engineers collaborate using computer design and modeling tools to develop ships’ systems. Using this model, digital construction tools are developed for shipbuilders. SimLab provides an opportunity to experience computer-aided design, prototyping, reverse-engineering, construction of components, digital construction tools, construction techniques, and simulated systems integration. System design experiences include 3D Modeling, Laser Scanning, and digital work instructions. Construction experiences include simulated welding, simulated surface preparation and coating, digital subtractive and additive manufacturing, sheet metal construction, piping construction and insulation, electrical wiring, and rigging for crane operations. Tying everything together, integrated systems involves electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic simulations with hands-on experience. panorama_365E7E5C_1EE4_D9B6_41AB_CA1240B48FA1.subtitle = This modern gymnasium is home to a 600-seat arena and includes a regulation collegiate basketball court, locker rooms, cardio/weight room, concession stand, laundry facility, athletic training clinic, and athletic offices serving men’s and women’s basketball, as well as athletic administration. panorama_3669AC44_1EDC_D988_4157_B3DCDB919730.subtitle = The Welding School, located in building 1768, provides apprentices with the opportunity to learn their trade using hands-on and classroom training. The apprentices have access to four classrooms, 120 welding booths, and two computer rooms at the Welding School. The Pipefitter, Welder, Sheet Metal Worker, and Shipfitter apprentices will attend the Welding School to acquire their shipyard qualifications. They will learn a range of manual, semiautomatic, and automatic welding processes in the shipyard's Welding School. Apprentices learn how to check for metal preparation and how to interpret the many different types of weld symbols. They use a wide range of metals and welding processes to perform structural and pipe welds in all phases of submarine and aircraft carrier construction and overhaul. Apprentices in the Welding School also learn to safely use torches to preheat areas before they are welded. panorama_373F2607_38FA_C6FC_41CA_915956646E70.subtitle = The Apprentice School—founded in 1919 at Newport News Shipbuilding—is the preeminent apprenticeship program in the nation and offers four-, five-, and eight-year apprenticeships in nineteen shipbuilding disciplines and eight advanced programs of study. The Apprentice School is certified to operate in Virginia as a postsecondary degree granting institution by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, and registered with the Virginia Apprenticeship Council. The school offers apprentices the opportunity to earn Associate of Applied Science Maritime Technology degrees, receive competitive pay and benefits, and learn a trade. The school is committed to fostering apprentices’ development of craftsmanship, scholarship and leadership. panorama_3793FD48_1EE3_7B9C_41B8_C6D526B237AE.subtitle = The Student Commons area serves as an area for apprentices to build social networks between classes and during lunch. It provides an area for work teams to get together at basketball games and serves as an after-hours meeting site for alumni, friends and family during Builder athletic events. panorama_3AC46A73_3516_56C2_41BA_F0EFDFC080F1.subtitle = Once the Sheet Metal apprentices complete the requirements of the Welding School, they are moved to the Apprentice Gallery located in building five. There the apprentices learn the essentials of how to fabricate small sheet metal components. In the Gallery, the apprentices will operate and train others on the circle shear, hand roller, hem brake, bead roller, hand brake, and deburring machine. Sheet metal apprentices learn to construct items, such as lockers, foundations, stowage bins and racks, workbenches, galley furniture, bulkheads, terminals, and ventilation duct work. They install all of these and many additional items, such as ventilation equipment, furniture, doors, ladders, handrails, and trim work on board ships. Additionally, apprentices learn to weld, develop patterns, interpret a wide range of trade drawings and use layout techniques for fabricating and installing a variety of sheet metal work. panorama_3ADAAF72_3516_6EDC_41C6_A93A68331012.subtitle = Once the Sheet Metal apprentices complete the requirements of the Welding School, they are moved to the Apprentice Gallery located in building five. There the apprentices learn the essentials of how to fabricate small sheet metal components. In the Gallery, the apprentices will operate and train others on the circle shear, hand roller, hem brake, bead roller, hand brake, and deburring machine. Sheet metal apprentices learn to construct items, such as lockers, foundations, stowage bins and racks, workbenches, galley furniture, bulkheads, terminals, and ventilation duct work. They install all of these and many additional items, such as ventilation equipment, furniture, doors, ladders, handrails, and trim work on board ships. Additionally, apprentices learn to weld, develop patterns, interpret a wide range of trade drawings and use layout techniques for fabricating and installing a variety of sheet metal work. panorama_3BBD343A_34EA_7243_41C1_26CA031A04BF.subtitle = On the second floor of building 60 is the Machine Shop Apprentice Gallery. In the gallery, apprentices are instructed on how to operate and maintain all major types of manual and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools in the shipyard’s machine shops. They also learn how to work on boring mills, lathes and milling machines of all sizes. After apprentices display a competency in manual machine tools, they progress to CNC equipment to learn modern processes and programming with CAD/CAM software systems. They work on a wide variety of metals to produce brackets, bolts, shafts, bushings, and other machined parts. panorama_3BC6706C_34F6_B2C0_4190_B2A92A79F500.subtitle = The Learning Resource Center helps students focus on developing computer skills. We provide free tutoring in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, math, GED and EDP preparation. The Center provides off-hours training opportunities for employees on all shifts. Employees work independently with print and online media on a wide variety of subjects, such as computer technology, management, and communication skills. \ Employees who wish to learn about computers or to enhance their computer skills can do so at their own pace in the LRC. panorama_3BE94741_34EA_FEC0_41C4_9284592D5775.subtitle = On the second floor of building 60 is the Machine Shop Apprentice Gallery. In the gallery, apprentices are instructed on how to operate and maintain all major types of manual and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools in the shipyard’s machine shops. They also learn how to work on boring mills, lathes and milling machines of all sizes. After apprentices display a competency in manual machine tools, they progress to CNC equipment to learn modern processes and programming with CAD/CAM software systems. They work on a wide variety of metals to produce brackets, bolts, shafts, bushings, and other machined parts. panorama_3BE96278_34EA_B6CF_4191_487612AAF72C.subtitle = On the second floor of building 60 is the Machine Shop Apprentice Gallery. In the gallery, apprentices are instructed on how to operate and maintain all major types of manual and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools in the shipyard’s machine shops. They also learn how to work on boring mills, lathes and milling machines of all sizes. 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They work on a wide variety of metals to produce brackets, bolts, shafts, bushings, and other machined parts. panorama_3C74806D_3157_1E3A_41C4_2A123A1C94ED.subtitle = This modern gymnasium is home to a 600-seat arena and includes a regulation collegiate basketball court, locker rooms, cardio/weight room, concession stand, laundry facility, athletic training clinic, and athletic offices serving men’s and women’s basketball, as well as athletic administration. panorama_3C9D10C1_3151_1E6A_4162_51DA42002514.subtitle = This facility was dedicated on May 19, 1972 and completed in August of that year. Known today as the Apprentice Athletic Facility, it is the focal point for all athletic programs. Located on a six-acre site adjacent to the company's engineering building, the 22,000 square-foot fieldhouse includes space for a regulation basketball court, wrestling room, strength training weight room area, locker rooms, equipment storage areas, athletic training clinic and administrative offices for football, baseball, golf and wrestling. \ Also located here is Builder Field, which serves as the home to ASchool Football. This natural turf field is recognized as one of the best playing surfaces in the state. Since its beginning, the center's facilities and grounds have been well-maintained to meet the program's requirements as members of their respective national governing bodies. panorama_3DAE7AE9_3151_623D_41C8_9C78CA8877E5.subtitle = This modern gymnasium is home to a 600-seat arena and includes a regulation collegiate basketball court, locker rooms, cardio/weight room, concession stand, laundry facility, athletic training clinic, and athletic offices serving men’s and women’s basketball, as well as athletic administration. panorama_3E87697B_1727_3A07_41AD_74E68E458DE5.subtitle = The Apprentice School—founded in 1919 at Newport News Shipbuilding—is the preeminent apprenticeship program in the nation and offers four-, five-, and eight-year apprenticeships in nineteen shipbuilding disciplines and eight advanced programs of study. 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Guy Via, the school’s first director, and Charles F. Bailey who was considered the “Godfather to the Apprentices.” Photographs of notable graduates included Richard Broad Class of 1942, Vice President of Nuclear Power, and William Ray “Pat” Phillips, Jr. Class of 1954, the only graduate to become president of NNS. There are letterman sweaters and a day planner created by the student body in the 1940’s. The cases include photographs of the five buildings the school has occupied and a time capsule sealed during the Centennial Celebration to be opened on the 150th anniversary of the school on July 1, 2069. Each item represents a small part of what has made The Apprentice School what it is today as it continues to train the shipbuilders of the future. panorama_4269200F_5412_9F7E_41B6_32160A61CF39.subtitle = The Student Commons area serves as an area for apprentices to build social networks between classes and during lunch. 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