Upcoming Events

Published March 8, 2023

FEBRUARY 21-APRIL 11

Are you ready to kick the habit for good? The path to a tobacco-free life is easier when you’ve got the support of QuadMed BeWell for Life. This proven eight-week program, held on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. from Feb. 21 until April 11, can help you quit smoking, even if you’ve tried before. Employees who complete the program can declare themselves “tobacco-free” and save $660 annually on their HII medical insurance through the HII Tobacco Free Incentive Program. Attend at least six classes and you’ll receive a prize. Register at myquadmed.com/bewell.

MARCH 3-10

Recognize a peer, team member and/or leader by sending them a note of appreciation and a $10 Krispy Kreme doughnut coupon. For each purchase, $5 will be donated to our NNS Relay For Life efforts. Preorders will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 24, and delivered during Employee Appreciation Week. Place your order on MyNNS.

MARCH 9

The Red Cross is coming to show its appreciation to the NNS family for the generous donations given in 2022 that funded its new emergency response vehicle (ERV). The Red Cross will be on-site at the shipyard and off-campus buildings with the ERV along with a token of their appreciation to shipbuilders.

MARCH 13

The Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Office is hosting its first-quarter HII collaboration panel discussion on the topic “Combating the Retention Enemy: Silent Quitting” from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 13. The discussion will feature panelists Gabriella Bishop, software engineer and NNS ANCHORS ERG board member; Xavier Beale, vice president of Human Resources and Trades and ED&I executive sponsor; Jennifer Perry, HR business partner manager at Mission Technologies; Amy Rowell, Ingalls Shipbuilding Operations chief of staff; and Rick Graham, HII corporate director of Security. Join us as we explore how we all can positively influence retention of our employees. Spread the word. Contact Danyelle Saunders (O18) if you are interested in being a panelist or guest moderator for these monthly courageous conversations. Register on MyNNS.

MARCH 14

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. Sign up on the PEER Program website on MyNNS.

MARCH 14

The Project Management Shipbuilder Association (PMSA) will host an after-work presentation entitled “Quality as a Stakeholder on the Project Team” by Newport News Shipbuilding’s Quality Division via WebEx/Zoom at 4:15 p.m. Jared Smiddy and Andrew Raymond will be the guest speakers. The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up on MyNNS. For questions, contact Debra Brand, PMSA chairperson, via email.

MARCH 15

Join the SharePoint Community of Practice (CoP) for a lunch and learn to learn more about Kwizcom new features. Membership is not required to attend virtual events. People are welcome to forward the meeting to others as well, but we still encourage everyone to join the CoP if they are not currently a member.

MARCH 22

MARCH 24

The African American Shipbuilders Association (AASA) employee resource group is hosting a meet and greet and handing out freeze pops at the Modular Outfitting Facility (MOF). The event is free to all NNS employees. If you have any questions, contact Derrin Warren or Kenneth Thrasher via email.

MARCH 28

MARCH 29

The WiSE (Ingalls and Newport News Shipbuilding), WIB (Mission Technologies) and ANCHORS (Newport News Shipbuilding) employee resource groups are hosting an enterprise-wide collaborative virtual panel discussion during Women’s History Month. “You Belong in the Room: Build Confidence in Your Truth” explores some of the messages received from family, friends, media and society that may cause some to question their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Panelists include Stephanie Simmons, director of Supply Chain Procurement at NNS; Lauren Bruner, director of Strategic Planning at Mission Technologies; Sondia J. Christian, director of Business Integration at Ingalls; Randy Johnson, engineer systems architect at Mission Technologies; and Carlos Moulds, manager of EEO & Diversity at Ingalls. Dr. Dorian Newton, director of Engineering at Mission Technologies; Manny Onafeko of NNS; Marcus Jackson of NNS; and Michelle Pope of NNS will moderate the discussion. This will be a WebEx event and is open to all HII employees. No charge number will be provided for attending this event. If you have any questions, email [email protected].

MARCH 30

STRIDE is hosting a leadership workshop lunch and learn discussing the importance of pronoun respect, bullying in the workplace, biases and inclusive language. There will be time for a Q&A session following the presentation. This event will be led by Adri McAloon, STRIDE’s professional development chair. This will be a WebEx event and is open to all NNS employees. No charge number will be provided for attending this event. Sign up on MyNNS.

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APRIL 18

The Project Management Shipbuilder Association (PMSA) invites shipbuilders to attend its Lunch & Learn – Construction Project Management event with Julie Lane, PMP, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. on April 18, in Bldg. 4931 (PCU Assembly Room) or via WebEx. Focused participants: Construction Teams by reservation only. If you have any questions, contact Mary Amparo, or email [email protected]. No charge is provided.

APRIL 18

PEER Open House: 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 via WebEx from 3:30-5 p.m. No registration is required. Please request a meeting invitation.

APRIL 27

PEER Open House: 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 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Bldg. 907-7 (MDC Conference Rooms). No registration is required. Please request a meeting invitation.