From left, Jordan Robins, Tyler Wood, Matthew Williams and Johnathan Walker were honored for excellence in their respective fields.

State Workforce Department Honors Apprentices

Published December 4, 2024

Four shipbuilders from The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding were selected as Outstanding Apprentices of the Year for 2024 by Virginia Works, the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.

The seventh annual conference was held in Richmond on Nov 15. The honor recognized apprentices who have excelled in their respective programs in the areas of accuracy and efficiency, cooperation with supervisors and journeymen, initiative, leadership, decision-making ability and outstanding accomplishments.

The four NNS apprentices selected for the award are:

  • Jordan Robins, sheet metal worker
  • Tyler Wood, electrician
  • Matthew Williams, nuclear test technician
  • Johnathan Walker, marine designer