Events

Published August 16, 2023

OCTOBER 12

Join FitNNS and BayPort for a virtual workshop from 12-12:30 p.m. to get the tips you need to manage your expenses and shop like a pro this holiday season! Participants will receive a $5 gift card for attending. Three lucky participants will win $1,000 each toward paying down their debt. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a gift card from a favorite brand store for each event you participate in. There is no charge provided to attend this event.

OCTOBER 12

Join FitNNS and BayPort for a virtual workshop from 4-5 p.m. to test your financial smarts with a friendly game of bingo and a drink on us. Three lucky participants will win $1,000 each toward paying down their debt. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a gift card from a favorite brand store for each event you participate in. There is no charge provided to attend this event.

OCTOBER 12

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.

OCTOBER 13

VERG is celebrating the U.S. Navy’s birthday with cake at Applebee’s Canteen (Bldg. 270) from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All are welcome. No charge number will be provided.

OCTOBER 17

OCTOBER 18

Join Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE) from 12-12:30 p.m. via WebEx for a lunch and learn on preparation for a management role with Beth Silsdorf. Come and learn how to refine your leadership skills and gain tools while preparing for your next role. No charge will be provided.

OCTOBER 18

Join FitNNS and BayPort for a virtual workshop from 12-12:30 p.m. to learn what does and does not impact your score, good credit habits, and more! Participants will receive a $5 gift card for attending! Three lucky participants will win $1,000 each toward paying down their debt. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a gift card from a favorite brand store for each event you participate in. There is no charge provided to attend this event.

OCTOBER 18

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting an open house from 3:30-5:30 p.m. via WebEx. This is a “job fair-like” opportunity for candidates, active participants and host departments to informally discuss rotation opportunities, candidate goals, department needs and mutual expectations. No registration is required. Please request a meeting invitation.

OCTOBER 19

The Project Management Shipbuilder Association (PMSA) will host a Lunch & Learn presentation with Adam Krininger, MBA, PMP (O51) from 12 to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 via WebEx. PMSA members will receive an invitation via Outlook. However, this event is open to all employees. If you would like to be sent the Outlook event, or have questions, please email [email protected]. No charge is provided.

OCTOBER 19

Join FitNNS and BayPort for a virtual workshop from 4 until 5 p.m. to test your financial smarts with a friendly game of bingo and a drink on us. Three lucky participants will win $1,000 each toward paying down their debt. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a gift card from a favorite brand store for each event you participate in. There is no charge provided to attend this event.

OCTOBER 20

The Project Management Institute Hampton Roads (PMIHR) will host the Professional Development Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 20 at The Westin in Virginia Beach Town Center. No charge is provided.

OCTOBER 24

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting an open house from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Bldg. 903-7 (MDC Conference Rooms). This is a “job fair-like” opportunity for candidates, active participants and host departments to informally discuss rotation opportunities, candidate goals, department needs and mutual expectations. No registration is required. Please request a meeting invitation.

OCTOBER 26

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.

NOVEMBER 4

Newport News Shipbuilding is once again sponsoring the Hampton Roads Heart Walk this year. The Peninsula walk is Nov. 4 at Fort Monroe, and the Southside walk is Nov. 11 at Chesapeake City Park. To learn more and to register, visit www.hamptonroadsheartwalk.org.

NOVEMBER 6-17

Newport News Shipbuilding’s Holiday Food Drive is just around the corner. Employees will have the opportunity to support the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank with food items and monetary donations. Look for more information on the Holiday Food Drive website on MyNNS.

NOVEMBER 11

NOVEMBER 15

Join Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE) from 11-11:30 a.m. via WebEx for a lunch and learn on assertiveness and confidence with speaker Jennifer Comeaux. Come learn how to enhance your ability to communicate in a variety of ways. No charge will be provided.

NOVEMBER 18

Join Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE) for a cooking classic comfort foods class. This class is limited to 12 individuals. The class takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Nov 18 in Chef Matthew’s personal kitchen in Virginia Beach Town Center. There will be four tapas-sized courses prepared by WiSE members. The cost will be discounted. Register on MyNNS.