OUR MISSION

MISSION:

To train, educate, and connect the next generation of manufacturing talent to access employment and fill existing high-wage and in-demand jobs that currently exist in the region's advanced manufacturing industry.

VISION:

To increase the capacity of developing a skilled worker talent pipeline and meet industry demands, ensuring economic prosperity for all.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Attract and grow the next generation of advanced manufacturing workforce

2. Expand program and service offerings

3. Promote apprenticeships and access to industry-recognized credentials

4. Continue to match skilled workers with regional industry employers that need them

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

1. Improve access to high-wage, high-demand jobs for all

2. Diligently recruit and serve individuals from all backgrounds, embracing a wide range of skills and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or veteran status.

3. Remain committed to maintaining an equal opportunity environment, ensuring that merit, ability, performance, and potential are the primary drivers of future success

OUR HISTORY & NEW BEGINNINGS

2014

Incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization by veteran and small business owner William R. “Bob” Grande, to address the growing demand for skilled workers in the advanced manufacturing sector by educating, training, and connecting the local workforce.

2015

2014

Administered the "Manufacturing Academy" program to its first cohort of 12 individuals, with funding and support from the San Diego Workforce Partnership. To date, the program has been conducted over 14 cohorts, totaling more than 150 enrollments, and maintains an 85% job placement rate for participants available for employment upon program completion.

2025

2014

2025

Becomes a Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department of Labor in five occupation categories:
Occupation, O*Net & Rapids Code

CNC Milling Operator 51-4035, 1097CB

Engine-Lathe Set-up Operator 51-4034, 0142CB

Entry Precision Inspector 51-9061, 0424CB

Milling Machine Set-up Operator 51-4035, 0334CB

CNC Turning Operator 51-4034, 1094CB

AMI-SD vs. The Manufacturing Skills Gap

In San Diego and nationwide, the advanced manufacturing sector is a crucial economic driver, offering high-paying jobs that do not necessarily require higher education. However, it is also facing a critical challenge in matching talent supply with demand. The sector is not only extensive but also diverse, significantly impacting the local economy and providing a substantial number of jobs. According to the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, the manufacturing sector supports 121,027 jobs across 4,429 establishments. This industry plays a vital role in promoting fulfillment and contributes to a balanced and thriving lifestyle in the San Diego region.

We help bridge this gap by providing integrated quality skills training, transforming participants into a well-rounded talent pool with the potential for upward mobility. Our efforts to educate the next generation of skilled manufacturing workers and to meet the industry’s growing demand for skilled worker jobs that do not require a bachelor's degree.

EDUCATING, TRAINING & CONNECTING THE NEXT GENERATION

OUR MISSION

OUR HISTORY & NEW BEGINNINGS

2014

2014

2014

2015

2014

2014

2025

2014

2025

AMI-SD vs. The Manufacturing Skills Gap

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