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Learn the skills for a new career in weeks, not years.

The United States Navy needs help to build submarines which are vital to our nation’s defense. The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program is designed to quickly train qualified candidates in essential manufacturing skills and trades to establish a steady and sustainable flow of qualified workers for the naval shipbuilding and repair sector of the submarine industrial base (SIB).

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Become a part of the nation's vital DOD shipbuilding industry.

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Upcoming Events

October 7, 2024
Arlington Public Schools - Beyond APS: CC Fair at Thomas Jefferson Community Center

Arlington Public Schools - Beyond APS: CC Fair at Thomas Jefferson Community Center

October 9, 2024
Prince William County Schools Eastern College Fair at C.D. Hylton High School

Prince William County Schools Eastern College Fair at C.D. Hylton High School

October 10, 2024
Mt. Vernon High School Fair at Mt. Vernon High School

Mt. Vernon High School Fair at Mt. Vernon High School

October 15, 2024
Fredericksburg Area College Fair at Spotsylvania Towne Centre

Fredericksburg Area College Fair at Spotsylvania Towne Centre

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If you are an employer looking to skill or upskill your workforce, you’ve come to the right place. ATDM is the US Navy’s premiere accelerated training program — and the only one of its kind in the country.

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Recent News

In the world of manufacturing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is a game-changer, blending the precision of computers with the art of manual machining.

Liz Beasley was working at a bookstore in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia when she realized she wanted to pivot her career to secure a better future for her family.

ATDM hosted another successful and insightful career fair connecting our cohorts to prospective employers.