Ingalls hosts signing day for academy graduates

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a signing day for the 2025 graduates of its shipbuilders academy at the shipyard in Pascagoula on Wednesday morning.

This year, 43 students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls, marking the beginning of their careers with HII.

Each student received and signed a contingent offer of employment, highlighting the position the student will have at Ingalls upon graduation.

Many joined the company as apprentice helpers in crafts such as welders, painters, joiners, pipefitters, and electricians.

The signing day coincided with National Apprenticeship Day, recognizing the importance of connecting individuals to meaningful careers and assisting employers in building a skilled workforce.