Skillbridge-approved and Department of Defense funded

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Jumpstart Your civilian career -
Train With Operation Next!

Skillbridge-approved and
Department of Defense funded

Operation Next

Fort Drum, NY National Guard & Reserve

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 LOCATION  
Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY)

NEW YORK PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Patrick Langan

Choose from popular trainings:

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
MAINTENANCE (ITM)

Coming Soon.

COMPUTERIZED NUMERICAL
CONTROL (CNC)

ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN

Coming Soon.

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: CNC and ITM are NIMS accredited. Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).

Upcoming Opportunities:

CNC training at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES in Watertown, NY: The training will run Monday-Thursday, September 26 to December 22, from 1700-2000. Training is free!

Welding internships at the Fulton Companies located in Pulaski, New York: This Skillbridge program runs for 8 weeks.

Please reach out for additional program dates. 

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

HOW IT WORKS

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You learn while you serve
at your own pace

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Get credit for what you
already know.

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You’ll get practical, useful real-world instruction from technical experts and nationally recognized credentials.

YOU’re ELIGIBLE, IF YOU ARE

Operation Next is Skillbridge-approved and Department of Defense funded. Enroll today and get this valuable training before you’re discharged.

Contact Operation Next

Training is available at multiple sites located throughout the United States.

Find your nearest Operation Next location from the dropdown menu and reach out to your local representative today, or contact us at the email and telephone number below.

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