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Heroes MAKE America - Manufacturing Operations - Job Training Program

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Program summary

Heroes MAKE America provides our participants with the skills and certifications to find and excel in careers in manufacturing. Our program is a combination of soft skills, on-line training, classroom instruction, and hands-on lab time. Participants who successfully complete the program receive the nationally portable, industry-recognized certifications. Our Service members participate in networking events and weekly tours of manufacturing companies to connect them to the influencers and career opportunities within those companies. Our program managers also facilitate introductions to manufacturers across the country based on participant preferred work locations. As a supplement, Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing is our program to facilitate virtual introductions with manufacturers who are hiring today. Heroes graduates have secured careers in a variety of roles such as production, maintenance, logistics, and operations.

Roles & job description

Heroes MAKE America graduates have gone into a variety of manufacturing roles such as production, maintenance, logistics and supply, warehousing and material handling, and directly into leadership roles such as production supervisors, area managers, and operations.

Target military occupations

Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.

Eligibility notes

Screening Interview with Heroes MAKE America Program Manager. Please reach out to designated site POC.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 61 - 90 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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