Events

Published March 13, 2024

MARCH 13

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting a learn at lunch WebEx event for potential candidates from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The program is open to salaried individual contributors. For more information or to sign up, visit the PEER Program website on MyNNS or contact Gary Figg.


MARCH 13

Tough Conversations as a Female Shipbuilder: Learn How to Have Crucial Conversations Up, Down and Across – This is an NNS Women in Manufacturing (WiM) event. Come as you are. Networking time allotted. No charge provided.


MARCH 14

Join STRIDE ERG for a panel discussion titled “Creating Safe Spaces at Work and Home.” This event will feature panelists from STRIDE along with guest panelists Frank Kirchner, MD, and Don Martin, LPC. Join us at Net Center in Suite 129, CC1/CC2, or online via WebEx. There is no charge to participate and the event is open to all NNS employees. For more information, reach out to STRIDE Chairperson Jacob Warner via email.


MARCH 14

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to an in-person meeting at 5 p.m. in Room 303 at The Apprentice School. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills.


MARCH 18

The American Red Cross has launched a nationwide emergency appeal for blood and platelet donors. You can help. Many slots are still available for these blood drives. Please sign up today to ensure that blood supplies are available in our community. There is an urgent need for type O donors. To schedule an appointment: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use code NNSB520 in the search field. Use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app. Enter code NNSB520 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]


MARCH 19

The Asian Shipbuilders Including All Nationalities ​(ASIAN) ERG is hosting its Asian Leaders Lunch and Learn Series featuring Engineering Manager Johnny Leung from the Quality Division. Come learn about a different leader each month and gain insight into your own career at NNS. Register on MyNNS. There is no charge to participate and the event is open to all NNS employees. Interested in sharing your story for these monthly discussions? Contact Emmylou Mosley via email.


MARCH 20

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting a learn at lunch WebEx event for potential candidates from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The program is open to salaried individual contributors. For more information or to sign up, visit the PEER Program website on MyNNS or contact Gary Figg.


MARCH 26

Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE), WIB and Advancing New Careers Helping Our Resources Suc​​​ceed (ANCHORS) ERGs have joined together to host a virtual collaboration panel titled “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” in observance of Women’s History Month. This discussion will be moderated by Janita Portorreal of Mission Technologies. Featured panelists will include Nicole Goldman of Mission Technologies, Fatina Brave of Ingalls Shipbuilding, Thomasina Wright of Newport News Shipbuilding, Christie Thomas of the HII Corporate Office and Keemani Henry of Mission Technologies. Register on MyNNS. There is no charge to participate, and the event is open to all HII employees. For more information, contact Aysis Blackley via email.


MARCH 26

The American Red Cross has launched a nationwide emergency appeal for blood and platelet donors. You can help. Many slots are still available for these blood drives. Please sign up today to ensure that blood supplies are available in our community. There is an urgent need for type O donors. To schedule an appointment: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use code NNS888 in the search field. Use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app. Enter code NNS888 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]


MARCH 27

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting a learn at lunch WebEx event for potential candidates from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The program is open to salaried individual contributors. For more information or to sign up, visit the PEER Program website on MyNNS or contact Gary Figg.


MARCH 28

Join HOLA for a collaboration with Bachata Vida Dance Company. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just starting out, the beginner class will begin from 8-9 p.m. From 9 p.m. -12 a.m., there will be a social to practice your dance moves. Admission is $7 if you sign up at bachatavida.com (open on your personal device and outside of NNS networks) and choose the March 28 Thursday Night event, or $10 at the door.


MARCH 28

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills.


MARCH 28

Come out and meet the new African American Shipbuilders Association (AASA) board, hear what we have in store for 2024 and network with fellow shipbuilders while enjoying some friendly competition with games and door prizes. Blaque Bistro is located nearby at 5014 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. Food will be available for purchase. Register on MyNNS or contact Michelle Pope at 757-688-4556. There is no charge to participate, and the event is open to all NNS employees.


APRIL 2

The American Red Cross has launched a nationwide emergency appeal for blood and platelet donors. You can help. Many slots are still available for these blood drives. Please sign up today to ensure that blood supplies are available in our community. There is an urgent need for type O donors. To schedule an appointment: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use code NNSB520 in the search field. Use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app. Enter code NNSB520 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]


APRIL 3

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting a learn at lunch WebEx event for potential candidates from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The program is open to salaried individual contributors. For more information or to sign up, visit the PEER Program website on MyNNS or contact Gary Figg.


APRIL 9

The L.E.A.R.N. Program and Asian Shipbuilders Including All Nationalities (ASIAN) are co-hosting an after-work presentation with Jason Sutton, vice president and chief information officer, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, in the VASCIC Auditorium. The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up by April 4 on the L.E.A.R.N. website. Both in-person and virtual options are available. However, it is recommended to attend in person. For more information, email [email protected]. No charge is provided.


APRIL 10

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting a learn at lunch WebEx event for potential candidates from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The program is open to salaried individual contributors. For more information or to sign up, visit the PEER Program website on MyNNS or contact Gary Figg.


APRIL 10

A “job fair-like” opportunity for Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program candidates, active participants and host departments to informally discuss rotation opportunities, candidate goals, department needs and mutual expectations. No registration is required.


APRIL 11

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to an in-person meeting at 5 p.m. in Room 303 at The Apprentice School. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills.


APRIL 11

The American Red Cross has launched a nationwide emergency appeal for blood and platelet donors. You can help. Many slots are still available for these blood drives. Please sign up today to ensure that blood supplies are available in our community. There is an urgent need for type O donors. To schedule an appointment: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use code NNS888 in the search field. Use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app. Enter code NNS888 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]


APRIL 12

The Apprentice Alumni Association will celebrate the Class of 1974 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase starting in March through their website at BuilderAlumni.com.


APRIL 17

A “job fair-like” opportunity for Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program candidates, active participants and host departments to informally discuss rotation opportunities, candidate goals, department needs and mutual expectations.


APRIL 25

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills.


APRIL 26

The Columbia-Class Submarine Program is hosting its inaugural golf tournament at Stonehouse Golf Club. The format is four-player captain’s choice with a check in time of 7:30 a.m. and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration is $500 per team and includes green fees and cart, driving range and practice area, welcome bag, and a post-round lunch.

For more information, contact Forrest Barefoot or Chauncy Jones via email or phone.