YOU’re ELIGIBLE, IF YOU ARE
- Separating Military
- National Guard and Reserve
- Military Spouse
Jumpstart Your civilian career -
Train With Operation Next!
Skillbridge-approved and
Department of Defense funded
Operation Next
Camp LeJeune
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
Gulfstream Steel & Supply
East Carolina Mechanical
Coastal Carolina Community College
NORTH CAROLINA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Sabrina Adalin
Choose from popular trainings:
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES
MAINTENANCE (ITM)
MAINTENANCE (ITM)
Not available in North Carolina, but available at other locations. See map below.
COMPUTERIZED NUMERICAL
CONTROL (CNC)
CONTROL (CNC)
Not available in North Carolina, but available at other locations. See map below.
WELDING
ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN
Not available in North Carolina, but available at other locations. See map below.
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: Welding is AWS accredited.
Hybrid Curriculum: SMAW Welding, Advanced SMAW Welding, MIG Welding, TIG Welding, Pipe Welding
Classes range from 96 to 520 hours
Tuition: Tuition and fees for this program are paid for through a Department of Defense grant.
HOW IT WORKS
You learn while you serve
at your own pace
Get credit for what you
already know.
You’ll get practical, useful real-world instruction from technical experts and nationally recognized credentials.
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.
Local Representatives
Call or text.
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