Heroes MAKE America – Manufacturing Operations (InPerson)

Heroes MAKE America provides our participants with the skills and certifications to find and excel in careers in manufacturing.Our program is a combination of soft skills, on-line training, classroom instruction, and hands-on lab time. Participants whosuccessfully complete the program receive the nationally portable, industry-recognized certifications. Our Service membersparticipate in networking events and weekly tours of manufacturing companies to connect them to the influencers and careeropportunities within those companies. Our program managers also facilitate introductions to manufacturers across the countrybased on participant preferred work locations. As a supplement, Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing is our program tofacilitate virtual introductions with manufacturers who are hiring today. Heroes graduates have secured careers in a variety ofroles such as production, maintenance, logistics, and operations.

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ABOUT THE JOB

Heroes MAKE America graduates have gone into a variety of manufacturing roles such as production, maintenance, logisticsand supply, warehousing and material handling, and directly into leadership roles such as production supervisors, areamanagers, and operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in networking events
• Attend weekly tours of manufacturing companies
• Engage in both online and classroom training
• Complete hands-on lab time

QUALIFICATIONS

• Complete the Heroes MAKE America program
• Receive nationally portable, industry-recognized certifications

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

N/A

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Nationally portable, industry-recognized certifications
• Networking events
• Weekly tours of manufacturing companies
• Facilitated introductions to manufacturers across the country

PROGRAM COST

Our program is funding utilizing a variety of funding methods to include workforce grants, scholarships, and as necessary, GI Bill

OTHER

a. All our programs include career readiness services coupled with local and national job placement support. Participants will engage with industry partners each week through both virtual and in-person experiences designed to support their post-military career placement. As part of the program, they will attend weekly Heroes Connect virtual events from the classroom and participate in on-site facility tours. These interactions offer valuable exposure to leading manufacturers—allowing participants to learn who they are, what they do, and the roles and opportunities available. Facility tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at operations, helping participants better understand the work environment and visualize potential career paths. Apply today: https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/heroes-make-america/