C Spire Announces Fiber Expansion in Jackson County
C Spire announces fiber expansion in Jackson County. More than 1,700 residents in Pascagoula and more than 500 residents in Moss Point will soon have the option for C Spire’s ultra-fast fiber. C Spire trucks and crews will be in Pascagoula neighborhoods over the next 6-8 months and Moss Point neighborhoods over the next 18 months. Fiber construction is underway in two neighborhoods in Pascagoula and Moss Point. “C Spire has always been dedicated to bringing the latest technology to the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said Toby Dubois, general manager of home services for C Spire. “Having high-speed internet is crucial for residents and businesses to have a competitive edge. We are proud to partner with the public sector in Pascagoula and Moss Point to offer reliable connectivity to more Mississippians.”
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts Mississippi Educators
HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted 23 Mississippi educators for a two-week Educator Externship program at the company’s shipyard in Pascagoula. The program, which ran from June 3 – June 14, was facilitated by the Ingalls human resources and administration team and provided educators with the opportunity to work alongside shipbuilders throughout the yard. “Our externship program is strengthening the ties between industry and education while also providing first-hand understanding of the critical work we do at Ingalls in support of our military partners,” said Susan Jacobs, vice president of human resources at Ingalls Shipbuilding. “We hope each of these educators return to their classrooms with a deeper appreciation for the critical skills necessary to be a shipbuilder and the career opportunities available at Ingalls.”
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR HII’S INGALLS SHIPBUILDING STEM GRANT AWARDS
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jun. 26, 2024 — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today that the application period for its annual science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grant awards are now open for the 2024 -2025 academic school year and will remain open until Friday, October 18. Up to $100,000 in grants will be awarded and recipients will be announced during a ceremony at Ingalls in January 2025. These grants will support STEM-related initiatives at schools and educational organizations across Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. “We encourage educators to apply and share how Ingalls can support their students in pursuing STEM careers,” said Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporate Stewardship & Community Relations Manager Lisa Bradley. “These grants are part of Ingalls’ ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking among youth, while also cultivating the next generation of shipbuilders through comprehensive STEM education programs.”
Bollinger Launches ‘Shipfitter Bootcamp’
https://www.marinelink.com/news/bollinger-launches-shipfitter-bootcamp-514644
Bollinger Shipyards recently kicked off its inaugural Shipfitter Bootcamp, a workforce development initiative alongside Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), the South Mississippi Planning & Development District and AccelerateMS that will recruit, hire, and train the next generation of skilled shipbuilders. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, students will learn the essential functions that are required to become a Shipfitter in a 14-week program. The first 12 weeks will be taught at MGCCC and the final two weeks will be taught on-site at Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding located in Pascagoula, Miss. Upon successful completion of the program each Shipfitter Trainee will be evaluated and their compensation will increase according to their skill level. “We are thrilled to launch this exciting new program that will ensure Bollinger and the Mississippi Gulf Coast remain synonymous with best-in-class defense shipbuilding,” said Ben Bordelon, CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. “Our industry relies on the expertise and dedication of skilled shipfitters, and this bootcamp will provide invaluable training and opportunities for individuals looking to start or advance their careers at Bollinger. When we invest in our Mississippi workforce, we’re investing in and ensuring the future success of our industry.”
Kings of the Sea – Mississippi flexes its maritime muscle.
https://siteselection.com/cc/mississippi/2024/ship-building-kings-of-the-sea.cfm
Bolt by bolt, hull by hull, turret by turret, some of the U.S. Navy’s most lethal warships are crafted with painstaking care by Mississippi shipworkers at a sprawling dockyard in Pascagoula. That’s where Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has churned out dozens of increasingly complex Arleigh-Burke- class destroyers — now anchors of the Navy — with more on the way. Ingalls Shipbuilding employs a juggernaut of close to 11,000 workers. It’s the largest manufacturing employer in all of Mississippi, the yard in Pascagoula having helped sustain generations of shipyard pros. Late last June, when the Navy took delivery of the guided missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DGG 125) from the Ingalls shipyard, the moment marked the launch of Flight III, the latest incarnation of the Arleigh Burke-class, a line of warships made in Pascagoula since 1991. “Watching Jack H. Lucas sail away is a proud moment for our entire DDG shipbuilding team,” Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG Program Manager Ben Barnett said. “Our shipbuilders will follow this first Flight III destroyer with honor as it joins the fleet as one of the most highly capable destroyers we have delivered.”