8-12 weeks (flexible based on Air Force requirements)Participants work directly with CO2 and fiber laser systems, design software, and real customer orders. They also participate in production when applicable.
70% hands-on technical trainingLaser Systems & Safety20% digital design and software trainingLightBurn, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW10% business operations and customer serviceInventory management, workflow optimization & the understanding a small-business processes & logistics
This program runs nationwide rather than in a single state, so there is no one state wage benchmark to show for it.