Skillbridge-approved and
Department of Defense funded

Skillbridge-approved and
Department of Defense funded

Location

Michigan

Michigan National Guard & Reserve
LIFT’s Operation Next advanced manufacturing certification program is being made available to members of the Michigan National Guard and Reserve at the institute’s facility in Corktown. LIFT hosts the Guard and Reserve members at its Learning Lab and guides them through their educational experience in either CNC Operations, Welding, or Industrial Technology Maintenance to the attainment of nationally portable and industry- recognized credentials from either the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) or the American Welding Society (AWS).

ELIGIBILITY

Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve personnel
Spouses and dependent children of active duty personnel
Select Retired Veterans

PARTNERSHIP

FACILITY

LIFT Learning Lab

Programs

Computerized Numerical Control Operator (CNC)
Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM)
Robotics Technician
Welding

Features

Hybrid Curriculum. Typically, the coursework can be completed within 6 months.
Operation Next is an official Department of Defense Skillbridge MOU. Active Duty personnel that meet the criteria for Skillbridge eligibility may apply for the Skillbridge program.

CREDENTIALS

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

ADMISSION

Eligible participants WILL NOT have any out of pocket expenses for the training program. Tuition and fees for this program are paid for through a Department of Defense grant.

CONTACT

1400 Rosa Parks Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48216
kklimek@almmii.org (313) 309-9003

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES MAINTENANCE (ITM)

COMPUTERIZED NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC)

If you are active-duty military, a spouse, dependent or veteran*, a manufacturing employer, or a military installation representative, get involved now to experience the benefits of Operation Next.