# Manufacturing Academy - Internship

Provider: [Grande Foundation d.b.a Advanced Manufacturing Institute San Diego](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/grande-foundation-d-b-a-advanced-manufacturing-institute-san-diego)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 121 - 150 days
- Locations: Santee, CA
- Website: https://advancedmfginstitutesd.com
- Contact: Kristi Charles, kcharles@advancedmfginstitutesd.com
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/grande-foundation-d-b-a-advanced-manufacturing-institute-san-diego-12zqcl

## Summary

AMI-SD’s The Manufacturing Academy program prepares participants for immediate employment as entry-level CNC Machine Operators and Quality Control Inspectors. It is a 17-week pre-employment program for individuals with no prior experience, offering hands-on machine training alongside classroom instruction to prepare them for immediate employment as entry-level precision machine workers. The curriculum covers core competencies, including technical math, machine theory, blueprint reading, and metrology, as well as professional development skills such as workplace communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and an NDT Educational Overview Certificate. Since its inception, the program has served over 160 participants across 16 cohorts, achieving a 90% job placement rate for graduates available for employment upon completion.Cohort #16: Oct. 6, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2026 Cohort #17: Feb. 16, 2026 - Jun. 12, 2026 Cohort #18: Jun. 8, 2026 - Oct. 2, 2026 Cohort #19: Sep. 28, 2026 - Jan. 22, 2027 All Cohorts are from 8:00 am-12:00 pm (Monday-Friday)

## Job description

AMI-SD’s The Manufacturing Academy program prepares participants for immediate employment as entry-level CNC Machine Operators and Quality Control Inspectors. This 17-week pre-employment program is designed for individuals with no prior experience and offers hands-on machine training alongside classroom instruction, preparing them for immediate employment as entry-level precision machine workers. The program curriculum covers core competencies, including technical math, machine theory, blueprint reading, and metrology, as well as professional development skills such as workplace communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and an NDT Educational Overview Certificate. Since its inception, the program has served over 160 participants across 16 cohorts, achieving a 90% job placement rate for graduates available for employment upon completion.

## Locations

- Santee, CA, 92071 (near 9429 Abraham Way)

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