{"id":834228,"date":"2025-04-05T12:18:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T16:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ingalls-shipbuilding-hosts-second-annual-scouts-merit-badge-day\/"},"modified":"2025-04-05T12:18:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T16:18:04","slug":"ingalls-shipbuilding-hosts-second-annual-scouts-merit-badge-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ingalls-shipbuilding-hosts-second-annual-scouts-merit-badge-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts Second Annual Scouts Merit Badge Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII\u2019s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division welcomed more than 80 Scouts from Mississippi, Alabama, and as far north as Kentucky and Tennessee for its second annual Scouts merit badge day at the Ingalls Maritime Training Academy. The event, designed to inspire and support the next generation of leaders, provided Scouts the opportunity to explore shipbuilding career interests and gain hands-on experience in various technical fields found at Ingalls.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are grateful to host this event again at Ingalls and to see so many returning and new Scouts this year,\u201d Ingalls Shipbuilding Community Relations Manager Lisa Bradley said. \u201cScouting builds character, leadership, and technical skills that align closely with what we value in our Ingalls workforce and it\u2019s an honor to be able to inspire and support these young Scouts as they explore potential careers and develop essential life skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, Scouts selected from nine different merit badge courses \u2014 communications, electricity, electronics, engineering, fire safety, first aid, painting, personal management, and plumbing \u2014 earning two merit badges by the end of the day. The event was led by Ingalls Shipbuilding employees, many of whom are former Scouts or active Scout leaders, who guided participants through activities in their chosen areas of interest.<\/p>\n

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Photos accompanying this release are available at: http:\/\/hii.com\/news\/ingalls-shipbuilding-hosts-second-annual-scouts-merit-badge-day\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cScouting taught me valuable lessons that have shaped my career as a shipbuilder,\u201d Ingalls Shipbuilding Environmental Health and Safety Manager and Eagle Scout Kevin Kowalewski said. \u201cBoth Scouting and shipbuilding emphasize dedication, teamwork, and skill-building, and it is inspiring to see young people investing in their future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ingalls Shipbuilding is committed to fostering the next generation of skilled professionals by supporting educational and career development programs like Scouts merit badge days. As the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and with over 11,000 employees, Ingalls Shipbuilding is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and community engagement by investing in initiatives that support and inspire the leaders of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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