Apprentices are selected and hired to the program, usually on a monthly basis, as vacancies occur. Craft training will begin immediately after hire. Other classroom instruction for new apprentices is based on semester programs.

The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices are based on bona fide occupational requirements and is done without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. The company takes affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and operates the program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30 and the Virginia State plan.

In order to be considered, the applicant must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age. High school seniors may apply before reaching 18 through the early admission program.
2. Have a high school education with at least 4 units in any combination of the following:
   1. Algebra I
   2. Geometry
   3. Algebra II
   4. Mechanical/Drawing
   5. Vocational/Technical Education or Computer Science
   6. Advanced Mathematics
   7. Chemistry
   8. Physics
   9. Principles of Technology
      (Please Note: Meeting the minimum requirements specified does not ensure selection.)
3. Be physically able to perform the essential duties of the trade requested or assigned.
4. Be able to obtain the proper security clearance. Due to the nature of our work, U.S. Citizenship is required. Non U.S. citizens or those with dual citizenship should not apply. Applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
5. Current employees of Newport News Shipbuilding must have good attendance and job performance records.

We are currently accepting applications for positions in 2013.

Applicants must submit an online application and pay a non-refundable $30 processing fee (this fee is waived for current Newport News Shipbuilding employees). A secure form will be provided via e-mail correspondence for credit card transactions upon submittal of the application.

Applicants must also request that their high school or equivalent and any post-secondary schools forward official transcripts to:

The Apprentice School Admissions Office
4101 Washington Avenue
B2600, Suite 213
Newport News, VA 23607

You may also contact the Admissions Office by calling (757) 380-3809.

New Applicants:

You will receive an e-mail within the next business day upon submitting the application. This e-mail will:

• Verify your application was received
• Remind you to have official transcripts sent directly to The Apprentice School
• Provide a secure website for payment of the processing fee.

Subsequent e-mail correspondence will provide you with an update on your application status.

Please click the following link to view the Apprentice job description and to apply for 4074 - APPRENTICE.

Upon receipt of your application, processing fee and transcripts, the admissions staff will review your application and determine if you qualify for an interview. All applicants will be sent correspondence of their status.