Mission

To contribute to the profitability and growth of Newport News Shipbuilding by recruiting, training and developing men and women for careers in shipbuilding.
To provide the company with a continuous supply of journeypersons who possess the skills, knowledge and pride of workmanship which have traditionally distinguished the shipbuilding craftsman.
To develop core leadership principles in all students along with the character and technical competence that is required to fully meet the challenges of a shipbuilding career.