HII partnering with 3 area schools

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding is partnering with three area high schools to construct talent development laboratories to bolster each of the school’s technical programs, especially in shipbuilding. “We are helping local schools create state-of-the-art career training facilities,” said HII-Ingalls President Brian Cuccias. HII staff will be partnering with the schools and instructors to teach students how to weld, use machinery and other shipyard crafts. Once the three programs are up and running, there may well be an opportunity for growth at other schools, he eluded. The three schools include Moss Point (Miss.) High School and Alma Bryant High School in Irvington, Ala., will have development labs completed in this school year. Pascagoula High School’s will be completed in 2019. In addition to the renovations to the facilities, HII-Ingalls will provide the schools with safe and modern welding equipment, ensuring industry standards are met, which will provide an easier transition from student to professional. HII-Ingalls is also providing all of the necessary safety equipment and will use training modules to ensure proper use and fitting. (Source: HII-Ingalls 08/23/18)