Collegegrad.com named Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) a ‘Top Entry Level Employer” Jan. 30. This honor was announced on the Collegegrad.com website. Tony Gibert, Recruiting Director for NAVSEA’s Warfare Centers, agrees. "New college graduates are a very important part of our workforce. They not only bring a 'new' perspective coupled with global knowledge of technology applications and communication tools, but also show a contagious enthusiasm, work energy and initiative,” said Gibert. According to Collegegrad.com, entry level employers are increasing their hiring by 11.8% in 2008. Three hundred forty entry-level positions are expected to open at NAVSEA and its affiliated warfare centers in 2008. This is an increase from 200 new entry-level hires in 2007 according to Collegegrad.com.