Skillbridge-approved and
Department of Defense funded

Skillbridge-approved and
Department of Defense funded

Location

Puerto Rico

LIFT is dedicated to supporting military and veteran students, as well as their family members. We recognize the unique experiences that come with serving in the armed forces. We are proud to provide advanced manufacturing training and certification to military personnel and their families in Puerto Rico.

ELIGIBILITY

Active Duty in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
National Guard, and Reserve from all services.
Veterans from all services.
Spouses and/or legal dependents according to DEERS.

PARTNERSHIP

Operation Next is a SKILLBRIDGE-APPROVED and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FUNDED Certification for Advanced Manufacturing Careers. Operation Next, is led by LIFT, the Detroit based Department of Defense national manufacturing innovation institute. 

FACILITY

7 locations throughout Puerto Rico:
Arecibo
Bayamón
Caguas
Fajardo
Humacao
Las Piedras
Ponce
San Juan

Programs

Welding

Features

Hybrid Curriculum

CREDENTIALS

American Welding Society (AWS)

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

Juan Aguayo-Leal
jaguayo@almmii.org
(313) 549-9890

Learn More About High-Paying Manufacturing Careers

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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.