Events
Published October 7, 2026
Oct. 9
GIFT Speed Mentoring
Location: VASCIC Auditorium
Join GIFT ERG for an in-person, after-work speed mentoring event. The event will consist of brief, timed sessions of knowledge sharing and networking with Master Shipbuilders and other levels of experience. The event is open to all shipbuilders by reservation only. No charge is provided for this event. Sign up on the GIFT sharePoint site.
Contact: Keyonna Stewart
Oct. 12
Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Bldg. 520-6 (James River Room)
Sign up today to ensure that blood supplies are available in our community. To schedule an appointment: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use code NNSB520 in the search field. Using 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]
Oct. 14
Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Bldg. 888 (Brooks Crossing)
Sign up today to ensure that blood supplies are available in our community. To schedule an appointment: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use code NNS888 in the search field. Using 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]
Oct. 19
Mammogram Mobile Unit at HII Family Health Center
Location: HII Family Health Center (4500 Washington Ave)
Chesapeake Regional HealthCare’s 3D Mobile Mammography Unit will be on site for screening for employees and family members at the Family Health Center.
Contact: Ashleigh Bent
Oct. 19
Connections at the Table
Location: Hilton Garden Inn (180 Regal Way, Newport News, VA)
Join the HOLA ERG for an engaging after-work networking experience. Connect with shipbuildersfrom different departments and career levels, exchange knowledge, share professional experiences and build relationships that can strengthen collaboration across the business. Come ready to meet someone new, expand your network,and discover how meaningful conversations can create new opportunities for growth. No time charge will be provided for this event.
Contact: Kevin Barnwell
Oct. 20
PMSA Lunch & Learn: Contracts, Pricing and Negotiation Strategies with Roger Kelly
Location: Microsoft Teams
This lunch and learn provides an overview of key contract and pricing concepts engineers and program managers should understand, along with proven strategies for negotiating billion dollar Navy shipbuilding contracts. Presented by Roger Kelly, vice president of Contracts and Pricing.
Contact: Kat Henry
Oct. 20
Setting Financial Goals
Location: Microsoft Teams
The NNS ERGs will be facilitating Bayport’s Financial Wellness Workshop events. Join us virtually via Microsoft Teams for “Setting Financial Goals” and learn how to improve your financial health. The event is open to all HII employees by reservation only. Register on MyNNS. There is no charge provided to participate in the event.
Contact: [email protected]
Oct. 21
Build Your Financial Future
Location: Microsoft Teams
The NNS ERGs will be facilitating Bayport’s Financial Wellness Workshop events. Join us virtually via Microsoft Teams for “Build Your Financial Future” and learn how to improve your financial health. The event is open to all HII employees by reservation only. Register on MyNNS. There is no charge provided to participate in the event.
Contact: [email protected]
Oct. 22
Financial BINGO
Location: Coastal Fermentory (206 23rd St B, Newport News, VA)
The NNS ERGs will be facilitating Bayport’s Financial Wellness Workshop events. Join us at Coastal Fermentory for a few rounds of “Financial BINGO” and a free beverage as well. Learn how to improve your financial wellness while having fun. The event is open to all HII employees by reservation only. Register using the button above. There is no charge provided to participate in the event.
Contact: [email protected]