Led by executive sponsors and open to all Newport News Shipbuilding employees, our employee resource groups (ERGs) provide opportunities for personal and professional development, leadership, mentoring, volunteerism, networking and cultural enrichment. These employee-run networks connect employees who want to become more engaged with their colleagues and the company. ERGs also support our recruiting, retention and sustainability programs.

Perhaps most importantly, ERGs give employees a voice.

 

African American Shipbuilders Association (AASA)
The African American Shipbuilders Association is a platform to foster professional and career development of its members and employees. They have a strong commitment to community service and programs that improve education, promote cultural awareness and diversity in our communities.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Advancing New Careers Helping Our Resources Succeed (ANCHORS)
Creates environment that enhances the employee experience through connections, personal development and growth, knowledge sharing and building strong business and professional networks across the enterprise.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Asian Shipbuilders Including All Nationalities (ASIAN)
Asian Shipbuilders Including All Nationalities creates a forum to bring Asian American employees together to network and share culture and experiences with each other and colleagues. We strive to create alliances that enhance professional and leadership opportunities for our member to benefit the company and our communities through education, diversity awareness, community service, and organization growth.
Contact: [email protected]

 

FitNNS
FitNNS is an employee-driven group that encourages improved physical health and wellness among shipbuilders of all fitness levels.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Generational Integration Focus Team (GIFT)
GIFT is committed to fostering a work environment that embraces and leverages differences embedded in a multi-generational workplace.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA)
The Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance is a forum to help employees network and share experiences across all campuses and foster an all-inclusive work environment. They are committed to become a driving force for Hispanic leadership, development and marketability.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Learning Expanding Achieving Results Networking (LEARN)
L.E.A.R.N.’S purpose is to increase individual employee ownership and retention by broadening knowledge through exposure to a variety of division operations and information.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Shipbuilders of Huntington Ingalls Professionals Network (SHIPS Network)
Shipbuilders of Huntington Ingalls Professionals Network creates social and professional networking opportunities for new and transferring employees, connecting them across HII to foster assimilation, knowledge sharing, and retention. SHIPs Network fosters networking and knowledge sharing, building of friendships and provides opportunities to become involved in corporate and public service.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Shipbuilders Together Realizing Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (STRIDE)
STRIDE is organized and operated for the advancement of the social welfare and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. By serving as a support network and educational resource for LGBT employees, their friends, families and colleagues, STRIDE strives to make a difference in the quality of life at work through professional development, mutual understanding, corporate responsibility and community outreach.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG)
The Veterans Employee Resource Group works to enhance the image of the company with employees, customers and community through our diverse military experience, traditions and customs and to foster the professional and career development of all employees.
Contact: [email protected]

 

Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE)
Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise foster a diverse work environment through networking and teaming, promoting positive performance and employee growth. They work together to enhance the image of HII with the community and our customers through corporate and public service.
Contact: [email protected]