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Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM)

ATDM

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At a glance

  • Cost: Free instruction
  • Format: In-person
  • Who qualifies: Vets · Service members · Spouses
  • Applications: Open
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Full details
Cost
Four-month instruction, housing and transportation as described by provider. Food, medical and other personal expenses excluded. Certifications available but exam coverage not separately itemized.
Who qualifies
18+, high school diploma/GED, US citizenship or qualifying permanent work authorization; defense-manufacturing employment intent; screening, email/internet and willingness to relocate for training/employment. Not veteran-exclusive.
Format
In person, Danville VA; 4 months / 600 hours; additive manufacturing, CNC, NDT, metrology or welding.

Before you decide

What you get
Prepare for defense manufacturing in an intensive training track with housing and transportation support.
What is free
Four-month instruction, housing and transportation as described by provider.
Costs and conditions
Four-month instruction, housing and transportation as described by provider. Tuition/housing/local transportation funding does not itemize initial certification tests or retakes. Named credentials require their assessments.
Who qualifies
18+, high school diploma/GED, US citizenship or qualifying permanent work authorization; defense-manufacturing employment intent; screening, email/internet and willingness to relocate for training/employment. Not veteran-exclusive.
Credential
Credential varies by pathwayATDM credentials vary: Haas/NIMS (CNC), Autodesk/Haas/NIMS (additive), NIMS (quality), AWS welding qualifications and OSHA 10. NDT training is not automatic ASNT certification.
Credential and key limits
Track-specific credentials. Current Classes page lists CNC: Haas Lathe/Mill Operator, NIMS CNC Mill/Lathe Operator, NIMS Milling/Turning Programming Setup and Operations Level I, plus OSHA-10. Additive lists Autodesk Certified Associate in CAD for Mechanical Design, Haas/NIMS mill credentials and OSHA-10. Quality Control lists NIMS Materials and Safety, NIMS Inspector and OSHA-10. Welding lists AWS FCAW/GMAW/SMAW qualifications in 2G/3G/4G and OSHA-10 Construction. NDT meets NAVSEA/ASNT training requirements, which does not establish automatic ASNT personnel certification.
Format
In person, Danville VA; 4 months / 600 hours; additive manufacturing, CNC, NDT, metrology or welding.
Duration
4 months / 600 hours
Location
In person, Danville VA; 4 months / 600 hours; additive manufacturing, CNC, NDT, metrology or welding.
Application deadline
See date evidence.
Stipend / housing / travel
Housing and transportation included as described by ATDM. Food, medical and personal expenses excluded.
Notes
Contact: recruitment@atdm.org
Details checked
2026-10-11

Application and evidence

How to apply

  • Apply through provider: use the official linked page and follow the selected course or cohort instructions. Confirm eligibility, costs and current availability before registering.

Conditions

  • 18+, high school diploma/GED, US citizenship or qualifying permanent work authorization; defense-manufacturing employment intent; screening, email/internet and willingness to relocate for training/employment. Not veteran-exclusive.
  • Four-month instruction, housing and transportation as described by provider. Tuition/housing/local transportation funding does not itemize initial certification tests or retakes. Named credentials require their assessments.

Sources for these details

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Credential and exam evidence — October 11

Track-specific credentials. Current Classes page lists CNC: Haas Lathe/Mill Operator, NIMS CNC Mill/Lathe Operator, NIMS Milling/Turning Programming Setup and Operations Level I, plus OSHA-10. Additive lists Autodesk Certified Associate in CAD for Mechanical Design, Haas/NIMS mill credentials and OSHA-10. Quality Control lists NIMS Materials and Safety, NIMS Inspector and OSHA-10. Welding lists AWS FCAW/GMAW/SMAW qualifications in 2G/3G/4G and OSHA-10 Construction. NDT meets NAVSEA/ASNT training requirements, which does not establish automatic ASNT personnel certification.

Sources