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Norfolk Naval Shipyard Graduates 140 Apprentices in 2026 Program

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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Norfolk Naval Shipyard held a ceremony on October 7, 2026, to recognize 140 graduates of its 2026 apprentice program. The four-year program combines academic coursework, trade theory, and on-the-job training to prepare employees for careers as journeymen in their respective trades. Rear Adm. Kavon Hakimzadeh, commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard, attended the event, which also featured Don Roberts as a keynote speaker.

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The program supports Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s mission to provide maintenance, modernization, and inactivation services for the U.S. Navy fleet. The graduates represent the next generation of the shipyard’s workforce, which is instrumental to the facility's operational success.

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Who's involved

  • Norfolk Naval ShipyardUnited States Navy shipyard providing maintenance and modernization services
  • Don RobertsLongtime Hampton Roads broadcaster and community advocate who spoke at the ceremony
  • Kavon HakimzadehCommander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard

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