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At a glance

Programs: 1
Locations: 1
States served: 1

Delivery: In person (1)
Program length: 12 to 20 weeks (1)
Program type: Internship (1)
Branches accepted: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force

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Programs

Manufacturing Academy - Internship

Detailed listing

Delivery: In person source value: In-Person
Length: About 17 to 21 weeks source value: 121 - 150 days
Type: Internship
Branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
Defense Industrial Base: Yes

Summary

AMI-SD’s The Manufacturing Academy program prepares participants for immediate employment as entry-level CNC Machine Operators and Quality Control Inspectors. It is a 17-week pre-employment program for individuals with no prior experience, offering hands-on machine training alongside classroom instruction to prepare them for immediate employment as entry-level precision machine workers. The curriculum covers core competencies, including technical math, machine theory, blueprint reading, and metrology, as well as professional development skills such as workplace communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and an NDT Educational Overview Certificate. Since its inception, the program has served over 160 participants across 16 cohorts, achieving a 90% job placement rate for graduates available for employment upon completion. Cohort #16: Oct. 6, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2026 Cohort #17: Feb. 16, 2026 - Jun. 12, 2026 Cohort #18: Jun. 8, 2026 - Oct. 2, 2026 Cohort #19: Sep. 28, 2026 - Jan. 22, 2027 All Cohorts are from 8:00 am-12:00 pm (Monday-Friday)

Eligibility

All prospective applicants must undergo a personal interview with a representative of AMI-SD, tour the training facility, receive an overview of the policies, and await enrollment confirmation afterward. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be a High School graduate or hold a GED. All instruction is provided in English, and Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to participate and complete the program.

What the work involves

AMI-SD’s The Manufacturing Academy program prepares participants for immediate employment as entry-level CNC Machine Operators and Quality Control Inspectors. This 17-week pre-employment program is designed for individuals with no prior experience and offers hands-on machine training alongside classroom instruction, preparing them for immediate employment as entry-level precision machine workers. The program curriculum covers core competencies, including technical math, machine theory, blueprint reading, and metrology, as well as professional development skills such as workplace communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and an NDT Educational Overview Certificate. Since its inception, the program has served over 160 participants across 16 cohorts, achieving a 90% job placement rate for graduates available for employment upon completion.

Locations

9429 Abraham Way, Santee, CA

Where this provider operates

CaliforniaSantee, 9429 Abraham Way

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Source is the Department of Defense SkillBridge directory, filtered to Grande Foundation d.b.a Advanced Manufacturing Institute San Diego. HiredTroops republishes it and adds the plain-language notes. We do not screen, rank, or endorse organizations, and we take nothing from them.

Last checked August 23, 2026, which is older than our normal weekly refresh.

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