Jump Ahead with eSHIP & iSHIP!
Engineering and IT Internships at Newport News Shipbuilding
eSHIP and iSHIP
eSHIP and iSHIP (Open to NNPS High School Seniors, Only)
Requirements:
· Must be a U.S. Citizen (original birth certificate or current passport required)
· Must graduate high school with a GPA of 2.7 or greater (eSHIP)
· Must graduate high school with a GPA of 3.0 or greater (iSHIP)
· Must turn 18 years of age by June 1, 2016
· Provide high school transcripts
· Provide college acceptance letters (Bachelor’s Degree seekers only)
Preferred Experience:
· Engineering and/or technical classes
· Upper level math and science classes
· Strong communication skills
Application Process:
· Applications will be available on October 19, 2015
Complete the application at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eship2016
· Application Deadline will be November 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
· To be eligible for an interview, all applicants and their parent(s) or guardian(s) must attend an eSHIP and iSHIP information session on Thursday, November 5th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
· Interviews will be conducted in November.
· Applicants must be able to pass background check/drug screen
· Applicants must be able to complete The Immersion Experience class and the Job Shadowing Experience (14 week program; Mondays from Noon to 4:30; Transportation provided by NNPS; February 1st to April 25th; Plus three additional days during Spring Break, April 5 to April 7, 2016--transportation not provided during spring break.)
·eSHIP students must apply to and be accepted into an ABET Accredited college engineering program
Requirements to Continue in eSHIP and iSHIP (College Years):
· Maintain a good academic standing and meet the specific college requirements of the program.
· Continue with major in Engineering/Engineering Technician or IT
· Pass background check/physical/drug screening each summer
Additional Notes:
· Camera enabled cell phones are prohibited on Newport News Shipbuilding property.
· Participants will be provided safety gear to include: hardhat, safety glasses/goggles and hearing protection.
· Participants will need to purchase their own safety (steel toed) shoes.
· Participants will be given a hair follicle drug test. They must pass this test in order to participate.
· Participants must to adhere to the attendance policy.
Complete an Application at the Link Below
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eship2016
Questions? Ask Dr. Ann Ifekwunigwe at (757) 283-7850 x10526 or ann.ifekwunigwe@nn.k12.va.us