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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides no-cost, tuition-free job training programs for individuals seeking careers in the region’s advanced manufacturing industry.
As an advanced manufacturing and technical skills development organization, AMI-SD serves San Diego County by providing inclusive access to technical training opportunities. We also help industry employers recruit and develop a steady pipeline of skilled workers for the region's manufacturers, addressing critical workforce needs.
Our recruitment efforts aim to ensure equitable access to career pathways in advanced manufacturing for underserved populations, including Black, Latinx, women, justice-involved individuals, veterans, the unemployed, and the underemployed.
AMI-SD offers an in-person program. Manufacturing is a hands-on industry, and our training requires participants to engage in in-person lessons. Our programs are dedicated to preparing students for a career in manufacturing, where graduates will work in an in-person environment.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to provide quality advanced manufacturing job training in a way that is accessible to everyone, including:
- Veterans
- Women
- Unemployed/Underemployed from historically disadvantaged communities
Our program and services are best suited for career-oriented, academically prepared individuals seeking rewarding work who thrive within highly regimented, hands-on programs, and are ready for high-wage, in-demand advanced manufacturing jobs
Admission to AMI-SD programs and services requires that the individual:
- Be seeking employment within the advanced manufacturing industry.
- Be 18 years old at the time of enrollment
- Be a high-school graduate or have earned a GED.
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have internet access and an email address to complete application materials and acceptance documents online
- Have computer skills and basic mechanical aptitude
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to walk and reach with both arms and hands.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods.
- Must be able to carry as much as 50 lbs.
- Must have good eyesight, including close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Advanced manufacturing is the use of innovative technologies in the production of material goods, relying on the coordination of information, automation, computation, software, and networking. It involves new and cutting-edge manufacturing processes for existing products, as well as the production of new products from new technologies. . On average, a career in manufacturing pays more than $84,000 a year in salary and benefits. It is a secure career path with numerous opportunities for growth and advancement.
Cohort #14: February 3, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Cohort #15: June 30, 2025 – October 31, 2025
The program is in-person, 17 weeks in length, Mondays-Fridays from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., approximately 350 hours total. The training facility is hosted at Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI) located at 9429 Abraham Way, Santee, CA 92071. Both classroom lectures and shop labs give students a hands-on learning experience with their combination of time spent both in the classroom and in the shop. Job placement assistance or enrollment in additional skilled training
Yes. AMI-SD offers job placement assistance with advanced manufacturing companies throughout San Diego County. We will also assist with resume and interview preparation, soft-skills development, and visits to local companies' facilities to meet with hiring managers.
AMI-SD is committed to inclusive and equitable access to career pathways in Advanced Manufacturing for underserved populations, including Black, Latinx, women, justice-involved, veterans, unemployed, and underemployed individuals. Our commitment to maintaining an equal opportunity environment ensures that merit, ability, performance, and potential are the primary drivers of future success. We believe that diversity within our workforce fosters the most creative and effective solutions. Our doors are open to 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. We view diversity among our team and students as essential to unlocking the full potential of America’s workforce. AMI-SD programs are designed to cultivate an environment where everyone can perform at their best, free from institutional or individual biases.
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