By Magnolia Tribune
ngalls Shipbuilding hosted a “signing day” for the 2024 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy on May 1, 2024, where 25 high school students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls. Each student received and signed a contingent offer of employment highlighting their new position at the shipyard. (Photo from Ingalls)
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula hosted a “signing day” for the 2024 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy at the shipyard on Wednesday. This year, 25 high school students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls, where they will begin their shipbuilding career following the completion of their education.
During the signing ceremony, among parents and special guests, the high school seniors were honored much like high school athletes announcing an intended college. Each student received and signed a contingent offer of employment highlighting their new position at the shipyard. Upon their high school graduation, these students will join the Ingalls workforce.
Christopher Powe, a student at Pascagoula High School, reflected on his journey through the ISA program stating, “I have already learned so much, and I’m excited to get to work once I receive my diploma. I have heard good things about Ingalls and the possibilities to be successful straight out of high school, and I knew I couldn’t pass up this chance with ISA.” Powe received a job offer to join the team as a machinist helper apprentice.