TRAIN FOR A CAREER AFTER THE MILITARY
Apply the discipline and work ethic you learned in the military to train for a career working with your hands. We're here to prepare you for the transition to civilian life.1
Apply the discipline and work ethic you learned in the military to train for a career working with your hands. We're here to prepare you for the transition to civilian life.1
Military Benefits to Support Your Training
You've served your country and are ready to take the next step. There are benefits to help you in your trade school journey:
GI Bill and Scholarships
Not only can our reps help you navigate your VA benefits, like the GI Bill®, but they can help you look into additional grants and scholarships you may qualify for.10,20,21
Chapter 31, 33 and 35: Benefits
If you have a service-related disability, served on active duty after September 10, 2001 or are a dependent of a veteran or service member, our team can help walk you through potential benefits for schooling.
Skills-Focused Training
Explore an avenue you're passionate about and receive disciplined, hands-on training that can help you get career-ready.18
Job-Search Assistance
Once you've graduated, the support doesn't stop. We're here to help you with your career search.1
SkillBridge/Career Skills Programs
Gain valuable work experience during the last 180 days of your military service through our SkillBridge programs that provide training for veterans. Build a resume, develop post-military job skills & explore your career interests before you transition to civilian life.
Military Service Technician Education Program (MSTEP)129
Locations: Fort Liberty Training Center (Fayetteville, NC) | Camp Pendleton Training Center (Camp Pendleton, CA)
Technician Skills Program (TSP)
Location: Fort Bliss (El Paso, TX)
*Contact your military admissions representative for more information about these programs.
Program Options To Explore After Your Service
Automotive Technology
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Automotive Technology
This 51-week training program equips graduates with skills to diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of domestic and import vehicles, preparing them to pursue automotive industry careers.1,7 Students also can deepen their knowledge with brand-specific training, with names that include BMW, Ford and Mercedes Benz.15
Course topics include:33
- Automotive engines service and repair
- Professional automotive service writing
- Automotive powertrains and transmissions
- Battery electric vehicle technology
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- Automotive technician
- Service writer
- Smog inspector
- Parts associate
- And more!
Airframe & Powerplant
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Airframe & Powerplant
If you have a passion for aviation, the Airframe & Powerplant Technician program could be a great fit for you. Over a span of 18 months, students are equipped with a comprehensive knowledge base that spans aircraft diagnostics, powerplant lubrication systems and the functioning of turbine engines.1,79
Course topics include:
- Basic sheet metal and welding familiarizations
- Airframe electrical
- Turbine engine designs
- Navigation and communication systems
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- Aviation maintenance technician
- Turbine technician
- Field technician
- And more!
HVACR Technician
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HVACR Technician
The 39-week heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) program helps prepare the next generation of aspiring techs with skills needed to keep homes and businesses running smoothly.1 Students can also obtain several certifications that can be helpful post-graduation.
Course topics include:
- HVACR core, basic electricity and motors
- Fundamentals of refrigeration
- Heating systems
- Indoor air fundamentals
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- HVACR technician
- Installation technician
- Refrigeration technician
- And more!
Welding Technology
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Welding Technology
Students are taught four major arc welding processes — shielded metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding — during this 36-week program that prepares them to pursue roles in a variety of sectors.1
Course topics include:
- Gas metal arc welding (also known as MIG)
- Shielded metal arc welding (also known as SMAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (also known as TIG)
- Flux-cored arc welding
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
- Wirer
- And more!
Motorcycle Technician
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Motorcycle Technician
The 48-week Motorcycle Technician Training program helps students learn how to diagnose and repair motorcycles, powersports, side-by-sides and more.1 Students get to train on brands such as Harley-Davidson®, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, BMW Motorrad and Honda.
Course topics include:
- Engines, transmissions and precision measurement
- Chassis, suspension and final drive electrical system
- Vehicle maintenance
- Electrical diagnostics
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- Motorcycle technician
- Service writer
- Equipment maintenance technician
- Parts associate
- And more!
Diesel Technology
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Diesel Technology
Diesel technology keeps the world running, and all it takes is 45 weeks to gain the skills needed to pursue a career as a diesel technician.1,7 There are also specialized training opportunities with some of the biggest names in the industry, like Peterbilt,15 Freightliner and Cummins.46
Course topics include:
- Diesel engines service and repair
- Diesel truck brake systems and chassis
- Vehicle electronic systems and technology
- Diesel hydraulic systems
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- Diesel technician
- Heavy equipment repair technician
- Power generation technician
- Agriculture technician
- And more!
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