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Skillbridge-approved and
Department of Defense funded

Operation Next

Fort Rucker, AL G&R, Fort Campbell, Fort Benning

If you’re active-duty military or reserve, you have the edge in training for a rewarding, full-time career in the private sector.

Sign up for Operation Next, a DoD-sponsored advanced manufacturing training program that prepares you for tomorrow while you’re serving today – FREE of charge, without using your GI Bill.

Train locally for good-paying jobs available right now!

These companies are among those that have hired Operation Next graduates.

PARTNER LOCATIONS The Alabama Robotics Technology Park
The Alabama Workforce Training Center
Montgomery Regional Workforce Training Center
The Maritime Training Center

ALABAMA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Stinson Kennedy
AIDT

Choose from popular trainings:

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
MAINTENANCE (ITM)

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COMPUTERIZED NUMERICAL
CONTROL (CNC)

Not available in Alabama, but available at other locations. See map below.

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WELDING

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ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN

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Operation Next is a self-paced program that blends virtual learning with hands-on experience. It can be completed within 6 months or less prior to leaving service.

Credentials: National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA)

Hybrid Curriculum: CNC is a 17-week program, with the first seven weeks delivered online. ITM is an 8-week program. The welding programs are 6 and 12 weeks.

Tuition: Tuition and fees for this program are paid for through a Department of Defense grant.

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