ATDM’s Submarine Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Are you a hands-on person? Want to be part of protecting our great nation? Want to learn welding, machining, and manufacturing? Interested in being trained in the skills needed to repair, upfit, and build submarines for free?  Check out ATDM’s Submarine Manufacturing Apprenticeship. Got a diploma? You’ve got options!

NAME: ATDM’s Submarine Manufacturing Apprenticeship

WHAT: Learn welding, machining & manufacturing skills necessary to repair, upfit, and build submarines.

WHERE:  Training program located in Danville, Virginia.

PROGRAM/CLASSES: Classes/certifications in Additive Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Non-destructive Testing (NDT), Quality Control Inspection/Metrology and Welding.

TIME COMMITMENT:  Apprenticeship program typically takes 4 months.

COST:  Currently, tuition, housing and transportation are provided for students. Participants are responsible for food, medical care, and other expenses during their four months in the program.

REQUIREMENTS:  High school diploma. 18 years old or older. U.S. Citizen. Pass a drug test. Email & internet access. Be willing to relocate for the training.

FOR MORE INFO: Click HERE and HERE.

NOTE: The ATDM staff will offer job placement assistance with companies in the defense manufacturing community following completion of the training. During the duration of coursework, the staff will assist with recommendations on potential DIB/SIB employers, which companies are hiring in a specific skill area, and where those facilities are located. They will also assist with resume and interview preparation, and sponsor industry visits to the school’s facilities.

“ A truly successful army is one that, because of its strength and ability and dedication, will not be called upon to fight, for no one will dare to provoke it.”— Ronald Reagan