YOU’VE SERVED YOUR COUNTRY—NOW SERVE YOUR CAREER

Manufacturing Is a Career. Not Just a Job.Manufacturing companies are looking for talent like you. To be on the front lines of innovation. Making a better future. Literally. Do you have what it takes? Operation Next is a hybrid virtual and lab-based learning program that will give you the skills and credentials you need.

 

 

Manufacturing Is a Career. Not Just a Job.

Operation Next gives you foundational training to prepare you for one of the two most in-demand jobs in the country: CNC machining and Industrial Technology Maintenance. From here, you can advance within these jobs or expand to other areas of manufacturing operations like engineering, sales or even entrepreneurship.

Manufacturing Is a Career. Not Just a Job.

Manufacturing Skills In-Demand

If you’ve served in the military, chances are you already have many of the skills and experiences manufacturing employers need. These skills include:

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting, Problem Solving

Communications Skills, Customer Service

Physical Demand

Computer Skills, Microsoft Office

Writing, English

Organizational Skills, Detail-oriented, Planning

Supervisory Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Repair, Inspection

Plumbing, HVAC

Welding

Carpentry

Electrical Systems

Machinery, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Machining

Scheduling

Schematic Diagrams

Painting

Industrial Operations

 

 

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