Measuring What Matters: Metrology’s Critical Role in Submarine Manufacturing
A couple of letters can make a big difference in meaning – like the difference in ‘metrology’ and ‘meteorology.’
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A Thousand New Beginnings: ATDM Surpasses 1,000 Program Completers
The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program reached a significant milestone by celebrating its 1,000th program completer at graduation in July 2025. During the ceremony, Glenn Claypool waited eagerly as the countdown began. Nine hundred ninety-eight, 999, 1,000 — Claypool earned the distinction of becoming ATDM’s 1,000th program completer, a milestone he will carry throughout his career.
National Defense Manufacturing Program Marks Major Graduation Milestone
Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) recently celebrated its 1,000th program completer, highlighting the program’s continued success in building the defense workforce.
Glenn Claypool was recognized as the 1,000th program completer and joined fellow students in celebrating the cohort’s completion of the 16-week rigorous workforce training. Claypool discovered ATDM after completing a bachelor’s degree in business management and working in sales before deciding to pursue training in non-destructive testing.
From Job Search Struggles to Career Confidence: The ATDM Difference
When their four-year degrees weren't enough to secure employment in today's competitive job market, Gunnar Olsen and Alexander Scott enrolled in Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) to stand out to employers.
Olsen was fresh out of college with a physics degree, when his job search hit an unexpected obstacle: Employers wanted industry experience he didn't have. When he learned about ATDM's free, fast-track, four-month program leading to a career in defense manufacturing, the path forward became clear.