Shipbuilders are working towards growing their careers at Ingalls after completing the inaugural Crafted to Lead program. This eight-week course aims to equip shipbuilders with the skills, mindset and confidence to step into leadership.
Hands-On Leadership: From communication to accountability, expectations to culture, the course focuses on the practical skills shipbuilders need to lead teams and build trust in the shipyard. Each participant also completed a capstone project showing how they’ll apply these lessons in their current role.
Proud Graduates: Please join us in congratulating the following shipbuilders on completing this course:
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Sidney Arnold, Inside Machinist Work Leaderman
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Joseph Charboneau, Shipfitter (Combination)
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Kyle Creel, Pipefitter
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Ralph Fisk, Burner Carbon Arc Gouger
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Robert Johnson
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John Mattina, Electrician (A)
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Randall Moilanen, Sheetmetal Work Leaderman
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Edward Overstreet, Pipefitter (Silver Brazer)
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Willie Thompson, Joiner Work Leaderman
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Charlotte Warlick, Electrical Foreman
Why It Matters: Leadership is more than a title. It’s earning trust, living our values and doing what’s right for your team and the mission. Crafted to Lead lays that foundation before taking on a supervisory role.
Next Steps: Building on the success of the first session, plans are already underway to offer additional cohorts in the coming year. Keep an eye on the IngallsConnect App for details!