Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing - ATDM

Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing - ATDM Forging the workforce of America’s tomorrow – today – Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM)

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09/10/2026

This is what Non-Destructive Testing training looks like at ATDM.

Students get hands-on experience with specialized inspection methods used to identify flaws and evaluate components without damaging them; the kind of technical skills that matter across defense manufacturing.

Want to see where NDT training could take you? Explore the program and learn more about getting started at ATDM.org.

Want a career where your work matters?Glenn Claypool chose ATDM’s Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) program to learn how to ...
09/09/2026

Want a career where your work matters?

Glenn Claypool chose ATDM’s Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) program to learn how to check important parts for problems without damaging them.

You can build hands-on skills for a career in defense manufacturing, too. Find which program is right for you at ATDM.org.

09/08/2026

Want a better idea of what your time at ATDM could actually look like?

Take a virtual walk through the training environment and get an inside look at the shops, equipment and spaces students use throughout the program.

Your next stop: the full virtual tour at: https://bit.ly/4gfl7fc

ATDM graduates know firsthand what four months of focused training can lead to. By sharing that experience with a friend...
09/07/2026

ATDM graduates know firsthand what four months of focused training can lead to. By sharing that experience with a friend, family member or coworker, you could introduce someone to an opportunity they hadn’t considered before.

If you know someone who should have ATDM on their radar, direct them to ATDM.org to explore the programs and upcoming cohorts that could change their life.

Photos can only show you so much.The virtual tour puts you inside the ATDM Maritime Training Center — the shop floor, th...
09/04/2026

Photos can only show you so much.

The virtual tour puts you inside the ATDM Maritime Training Center — the shop floor, the equipment, the training bays where students spend 600 hours becoming job-ready. See the place before you apply to it.

Take the tour at https://bit.ly/4gfl7fc

Starting a new career path doesn’t always mean starting from scratch.John Cox came to ATDM with previous education and e...
09/03/2026

Starting a new career path doesn’t always mean starting from scratch.

John Cox came to ATDM with previous education and experience. Quality Control Inspection (Metrology) gave him an opportunity to build on that background while working toward multiple industry-relevant certifications in an accelerated program.

For experienced workers looking to expand their capabilities, the next step may be closer than you think.

See how ATDM’s Quality Control Inspection training can add new skills and credentials to the experience you already bring at ATDM.org.

Come see some major parts of decorated, decommissioned Los Angeles-Class nuclear-powered attack submarines here on our c...
09/02/2026

Come see some major parts of decorated, decommissioned Los Angeles-Class nuclear-powered attack submarines here on our campus!

The sail of the ex-Buffalo (SSN 715) stands in the middle of a fountain feature outside the ATDM Maritime Training Center (231 Slayton Avenue). The rudder of the ex-Providence (SSN 719) is part of a sundial in front of the Center for Manufacturing Advancement (211 Slayton Avenue).

"These artifacts help remind us that the skills being developed and the technologies being advanced here ultimately support sailors, missions and national security. They provide a physical connection between the work happening in Danville and its impact around the world.” – Jason Wells, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing Advancement, IALR

Interested in these submarines' history, the important role they play in our nation's defense and why they're here in Danville, 200+ miles from the nearest beach?

Read more: https://ow.ly/BGYM50ZIklR

Swing by any time to check out these submarine artifacts.

Think you know your ATDM careers? 🧠We turned five defense manufacturing programs into emoji clues — see how many you can...
09/02/2026

Think you know your ATDM careers? 🧠

We turned five defense manufacturing programs into emoji clues — see how many you can guess before scrolling to the answers.

💻⚙️📐 = CNC Machining
🔥🥽⚓ = Welding
🔍🧲🔧 = Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
📐🔬✅ = Quality Control Inspection (Metrology)
💻🧩🖨️ = Additive Manufacturing

Five paths, one defense manufacturing workforce. How many did you get right? Drop your score below. 👇

Name a more impressive resume builder. We’ll wait. ⚓ Get started today at atdm.org
09/01/2026

Name a more impressive resume builder. We’ll wait. ⚓

Get started today at atdm.org

A career that speaks for itself. That's shipbuilding. Work that's impactful, rewarding and worth talking about.

08/29/2026

Crystal Lara came to ATDM to learn welding. She found a career supporting America's submarine industrial base.

If you're ready to develop in-demand skills and make an impact, ATDM can help you get there.

Start your journey at ATDM.org.

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