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Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing scholarships

Funded through the U.S. Navy, ATDM scholarships are for four months/600 hours of training in additive manufacturing, CNC maching, non-destructive testing, quality control inspection or welding. The goal of the program is to have a steady and sustainable flow of qualified naval shipbuilding and repair for submarines, but graduates land careers in all different manufacturing sectors. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research runs and hosts the program in Danville, Va. 

Who is eligible: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a high school graduate or have GED, seeking employment within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), willing to relocate for training and/or employment, and able to pass a drug screening and background check. 

Amount: Full scholarships are available for the entire four-month training period, including housing.

June 7th, 2026 12:00 AM - June 7th, 2027 11:59 PM

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