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Grande Foundation d.b.a Advanced Manufacturing Institute San DiegoView company profile
Santee, CA
Summary description:
AMI-SD’s The Manufacturing Academy program prepares participants for immediate employment as entry-level CNC Machine Operators and Quality Control Inspectors. It is a 17-week pre-employment program for individuals with no prior experience, offering hands-on machine training alongside classroom instruction to prepare them for immediate employment as entry-level precision machine workers. The curriculum covers core competencies, including technical math, machine theory, blueprint reading, and metrology, as well as professional development skills such as workplace communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and an NDT Educational Overview Certificate. Since its inception, the program has served over 160 participants across 16 cohorts, achieving a 90% job placement rate for graduates available for employment upon completion.Cohort #16: Oct. 6, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2026 Cohort #17: Feb. 16, 2026 - Jun. 12, 2026 Cohort #18: Jun. 8, 2026 - Oct. 2, 2026 Cohort #19: Sep. 28, 2026 - Jan. 22, 2027 All Cohorts are from 8:00 am-12:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
Job description:
AMI-SD’s The Manufacturing Academy program prepares participants for immediate employment as entry-level CNC Machine Operators and Quality Control Inspectors. This 17-week pre-employment program is designed for individuals with no prior experience and offers hands-on machine training alongside classroom instruction, preparing them for immediate employment as entry-level precision machine workers. The program curriculum covers core competencies, including technical math, machine theory, blueprint reading, and metrology, as well as professional development skills such as workplace communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and an NDT Educational Overview Certificate. Since its inception, the program has served over 160 participants across 16 cohorts, achieving a 90% job placement rate for graduates available for employment upon completion.
We provide quality advanced manufacturing job training that is accessible to all. Ideal candidates are career-oriented, academically prepared individuals seeking rewarding work who thrive in highly structured, hands-on programs and are ready for high-wage, in-demand advanced manufacturing jobs, and require that individuals:Seeking employment in advanced manufacturingBeing at least 18 years oldHigh school graduate or GED holderU.S. citizenInternet access and email for applicationBasic computer skills and mechanical aptitudePhysical Demands:Must be able to walk and reach with both arms and hands.Must be able to stand for extended periods.Must be able to carry as much as 50 lbs.Have good eyesight, including close vision, depth perception, focus adjustmentCohort #16: Oct. 6, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2026Cohort #17: Feb. 16, 2026 - Jun. 12, 2026Cohort #18: Jun. 8, 2026 - Oct. 2, 2026Cohort #19: Sep. 28, 2026 - Jan. 22, 2027SCHEDULE & LENGTHThe in-person program lasts 17 weeks, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., totaling approximately 350 hours held at 9429 Abraham Way in Santee, CA. Participants will engage in both classroom lectures and hands-on shop labs, with job placement assistance and opportunities for additional training included.
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All prospective applicants must undergo a personal interview with a representative of AMI-SD, tour the training facility, receive an overview of the policies, and await enrollment confirmation afterward.Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be a High School graduate or hold a GED. All instruction is provided in English, and Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to participate and complete the program.
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