Operation Next Florida is Free to Florida residents ages 18 and older.

Operation Next Florida is Free to Florida residents ages 18 and older.

Help build Florida’s future…and your own

Get the qualifications you need to start an exciting career in advanced manufacturing

Operation Next Florida is a free state-wide program that offers practical training in the skills you need to land a high-paying advanced manufacturing job.

In as little as 3 months, you can become certified in fields such as welding, robotics, and computer numerical control operations.

Operation Next Florida is open to all state residents aged 18 or older through a joint initiative of LIFT and the Florida Depart­ment of State.

Qualify for exciting roles like these

To learn more about each career path click below to download the Career Guide.

Sign up today for these career-making programs

Soon, you’ll be on the way to becoming a highly paid manufacturing professional.

Need help deciding? Call (313) 574-2589 to get help from a designated training advisor.

Operation Next Florida is open to all state residents age 18 or older through a joint initiative of LIFT and the Florida Department of State. Programs are FREE to Florida residents.

Career
Educational Partner
Program Cost
Enrollment Period
Welding
Pensacola State College
FREE
Now Open
CNC
Pensacola State College
FREE
Now Open
Welding
Valencia College
FREE
Now Open
CNC
Valencia College
FREE
Now Open
ITM
Valencia College
FREE
Now Open
ITM
St. Johns River State College
FREE
Coming Soon
Robotics
Gulf Coast State College
FREE
Coming Soon
Welding
Florida Gateway College
FREE
Coming Soon

Where Manufacturing Technology and Talent Matter

You learning

Gaining skills for tomorrow

You leading

Building a career to last a lifetime

Download the Career Guide
Download the Career Guide

Want to learn more about high-paying careers in advanced manufacturing? Please provide your email and you will be directed to the Advanced Manufacturing Career Guide for the career paths of Welding, Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Operations , Robotics and Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) Mechanic.

Make a Career Appointment
Make a Career Appointment

Want to schedule time with an advisor to learn more about the Operation Next program? Please fill out the form below, selecting the day of the week and time that works best for you. We will reach back out to schedule. Thank you.

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