Advanced Training in Defense Manufacturing

ATDM is a training program designed to help adult learners gain the skills necessary to make an immediate impact in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), specifically the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB). ATDM was created to teach the skills needed for increasing military equipment production. Students choose one 600-hour program from either welding, CNC machining, non-destructive testing, additive manufacturing, or quality control inspection/metrology. Job placement services are a part of the program. All skill sets were identified by the Navy as a critical need for the maritime workforce.

ABOUT THE JOB

Depending on the track chosen, graduates are eligible for (1) additive manufacturing operator with intermediate-level skill sets; (2) CNC machining operator; (3) metrology technician/quality control inspector; (4) entry level welder, and (5) non-destructive testing technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gain skills necessary for roles in the Defense Industrial Base, specifically the Submarine Industrial Base.
• Complete a 600-hour program in chosen field (welding, CNC machining, non-destructive testing, additive manufacturing, or quality control inspection/metrology).
• Participate in job placement services provided by the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the U.S.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Students must have a high school diploma or GED and be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the U.S.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Scholarship provided through the support of the U.S. Navy.
• Training in critical skills identified by the Navy for the maritime workforce.

PROGRAM COST

$0

OTHER

At the current time, all students are provided a scholarship through the support of the U.S. Navy