About the role#
Ingalls Shipbuilding offers summer internships designed to provide students with practical experience in administrative roles. This program is a 10-week commitment starting in mid-May. Interns work a full-time 40-hour work week.
What you'll do#
- Gain experience in administrative human resources positions.
- Participate in a structured 10-week summer program.
- Work a consistent 40-hour schedule.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Human Resources, Business, Finance, Information Technology, or Accounting.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- You must be at least 18 years old by mid-May.
- You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the fall term following the internship.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check, a physical, and a hair follicle drug screen.
- When applying, you must provide your school name, degree program, major, anticipated graduation date, current academic level, and overall GPA.
Location & details#
- Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This position is on-site and not eligible for telework.
About HII
HII is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Founded in 2011, the firm builds naval ships and defense technology solutions. Its operations include the production of surface combatants, aircraft carriers, and unmanned systems. The company employs over 10,000 people and maintains a workforce that includes engineers, scientists, and skilled tradespeople.
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