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NOMINEES
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
Twenty-six projects – representing 295 shipbuilders – were nominated for 2018 Model of Excellence awards in the categories of leadership, courage to make a difference, customer satisfaction, innovation and operational excellence. See insert for the full list of nominees.
The section of Huntington Avenue between 39th and 42nd streets is expected to be closed for about one year. Photo by Ashley Cowan Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam talks to the media after announcing the state hiring partnership with Newport News Shipbuilding. Photo by John Whalen
Governor Announces Hiring Partnership with NNS Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced June 26 that various state agencies and regional community colleges will work with Newport News Shipbuilding to augment ongoing efforts to hire as many as 7,000 new shipbuilders over the next five years. “Newport News Shipbuilding’s success is important not just for Hampton Roads, but for the entire commonwealth,” Northam said. “Therefore, it is critical that we support growth of this magnitude with an innovative partnership between state agencies that will address the company’s workforce and training needs and ensure a pipeline of skilled talent. To remain competitive in a 21st century economy, it is a priority to provide workforce solutions that connect Virginians to the skills, training and opportunities required to meet companies’ needs in high-demand sectors. I thank Huntington Ingalls Industries and Newport News Shipbuilding for its long-term commitment to the commonwealth and applaud all the state partners involved in this groundbreaking initiative.” The collaboration is expected to bolster NNS’ recruitment of people to meet its anticipated workforce demands in the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier and Virginia-class submarine programs. It also will support production of Columbia-class ballistic submarines, as well as increased submarine fleet support work and the refueling and complex overhaul and defueling of Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. CONTINUED ON PG 3
Huntington Avenue Road Closure Begins this Weekend This weekend, the city of Newport News is expected to close Huntington Avenue to vehicular and pedestrian traffic between 39th and 42nd streets as crews work to replace a 119-year-old bridge. The project is expected to take about one year. As part of the project's traffic plan, Washington Avenue between 41st and 39th streets will be reconfigured July 8 with three southbound lanes and one northbound lane. Temporary traffic and pedestrian signals are also being installed at: •
Washington Avenue and 42nd Street
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Washington Avenue and 39th Street
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Huntington Avenue and 39th Street
The Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) bus stop at Washington Avenue and 41st Street will be relocated to Washington Avenue and... CONTINUED ON PG 2