The Apprenticeship Programs are recognized as the backbone of a well-trained workforce. Therefore, every effort is made to provide each Apprentice with opportunities to learn all the phases a selected craft. This is done by job rotation, a system that allows the Apprentice to perform in the various job assignments within the particular craft:

Craft Descriptions

1. Boilermaker (shipfitter) 6,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
2. Marine Electrical 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
3. Maintenance Electrical 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
4. Sheetmetal 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
5. Welder 4,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
6. Pipewelder 6,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
7. Painter 6,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
8. Pipefitter 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
9. Pipe Insulation 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
10. Outside Machinist 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
11. Inside Machinist 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
12. Joiner/Insulator 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
13. Carpenter 8,000 Hours (View VIDEO | Transcript)
14. Composite 4,000 Hours

The present system of apprenticeship training at Ingalls Shipbuilding, is designed to provide an opportunity for young men and women to master one of the crafts of shipbuilding. The regular indentured apprentice programs consist of well-balanced curriculum of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. Following successful completion of the program, the apprentice is promoted to the status of journeyman. All related course work completed in the apprentice curriculum will apply as college credit, and apprentices who complete the additional required courses will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Education.