NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD

Create and submit a resume online by going to the Navy’s website: https://chart.donhr.navy.mil.
Complete an admissions application for Tidewater Community College (TCC), either online or at the college.
Take the college placement test through TCC. There is a $4.00 fee for this assessment payable at the college’s business office.
Complete the college’s Information Release form and submit to TCC, Portsmouth campus.

Q: How do I apply for Apprentice announcement through the Internet?

To apply, applicants must have a resume created as a Microsoft Word document or other similar software, such as WordPerfect. If you have created a resume using the Navy’s resume builder Civilian Hiring and Recruitment Tool (CHART) located at https://chart.donhr.navy.mil, you will need to save it to a word document in order to submit it using the process identified below. If you want to use CHART to create a resume, you will be prompted to create an account unless you already have one. Once the resume has been created, be sure to save it in CHART and copy it to a word document.
When you are ready to submit your resume of choice, follow the instructions below:

· Locate the apprentice announcement using the “Search for Jobs” feature on CHART. When the search page comes up, type in “apprentice” in the Key Word Title block and enter to locate the announcement.

· Open the announcement, locate and read the “How to Apply” paragraph.

· To apply for this announcement, you must login into https://applicationmanager.gov and build your application manager account which is separate from your CHART account.

· You must use the Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) number which will be found in the apprentice announcement.

· Follow the directions on the application manager, answer the questions and when you are ready to submit your resume electronically, you must upload it from the Word document you saved your resume to.

· After submitting your resume, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address you provided, acknowledging receipt of your application.

Q: When will these online applications be accepted?

The “Apprentice” job announcement will be posted on the Internet from October 5, 2009 through December 7, 2009. The online applications and college placement test must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement period.

Q: How do I enroll (apply for admission) into Tidewater Community College?

Visit any campus Enrollment Services Office (Admissions) for assistance or apply on line at http://www.tcc.edu/students/admissions/online.htm.

Determine eligibility for admission.

Obtain and complete a TCC Admissions Application either online or from any TCC location.

Return Application to any TCC Enrollment Services Office in person / by mail.

Take TCC’s Assessment Tests (a.k.a. Admissions Tests, Placement Tests).

Q: Where can I get information on taking the placement/assessment test?

Information on the placement test can be obtained from calling any of the campuses or the following website:

http://www.tcc.edu/students/admissions/placement.htm.

Chesapeake Campus: 822-5100

Norfolk Campus – 822-1110

Portsmouth Campus – 822-2124

Virginia Beach Campus – 822-7100

Q: Who must take the placement/assessment test?

Applicants must take the placement/assessment test regardless if you are enrolled in TCC or if you have a college degree.

NOTE: Students who have successfully completed, at least, Math 3 (Algebra 1) and English 3 (Preparing for College Writing II) at Tidewater Community College within the last year of the applicant's request for acceptance into the NNSY Co-Op Apprentice program will not need to retake the College's assessment test.

Q: Where else can I go to get more information?

NNSY will conduct information Sessions at Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth Campus, on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.starting September 14, 2009 through December 2, 2009. No session will be held on October 12^th or November 11th.