Skilled Trades Academy

The Skilled Trades Academy helps members of the military community turn their experience into high-paying civilian careers. Through hands-on training and direct connections to employers hiring in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and data centers, participants gain the credentials and opportunities needed to succeed.

The results speak for themselves: 85% of graduates receive a job offer, and the average starting salary is $70,000.

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Help build the aircraft and defense systems that keep America moving and secure. The Manufacturing STA provides hands-on training and a direct pathway to high-demand careers with leading aerospace and defense manufacturers that value the skills, discipline, and teamwork you developed in the military.

Training Location: Lakewood, WA

Prepare for careers in facilities maintenance, construction, and related skilled trades through hands-on training in carpentry, plumbing, electrical basics, masonry, blueprint reading, and workplace safety.

Earn industry-recognized credentials and connect with employers looking for military-connected talent.

Build your future with a career in construction. Our STA in Construction provides hands-on training, industry-recognized certification, and direct connections to employers hiring military talent for high-demand careers with long-term opportunity.

Training Locations: Jacksonville, NC; National Capital Region (NCR); Camp Springs, MD