Holmes Community College partnered with Ingalls Shipbuilding in the fall for a 14-week shipfitting class at the Attala Center in Kosciusko. The class finished last week, and after Ingalls’ representatives administered one final test, all class members were offered jobs and began employment at Ingalls this week. The remaining members were offered jobs with local companies.
Students learned basic safety, ship terms, blueprint reading, welding and industrial math, which were tailored to specific needs of Ingalls Shipbuilding's operations. These skills could also apply to other the career paths. Tim Townsend and Michael Thompson were the lead instructors while Cham Blain taught blueprint reading and Sara Williams taught industrial math.
The enterprise aims to provide students with employment offers, contingent on successful completion of the course, as well as recommendations from Holmes staff based on class performance. Employment with Ingalls will include a number of perks and benefits, including a 401K, and opportunities for advancement within the company. Additionally, the company offers frequent performance bonuses and a tuition-reimbursement program.
To learn more, or to enroll in the program, contact Mandy Burrell at (662) 472-9172 or at mburrell@holmescc.edu. To learn about Ingalls Shipbuilding, please visit ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com.
