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Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) and regional partners are helping transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses launch rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing through fast, employer-driven training.

Your Next Mission Starts Here

Military service prepares people to solve problems, lead teams, work under pressure, and adapt to new challenges. Those skills don't disappear when you take off the uniform. In fact, they're exactly what many employers are looking for today.

The Military Manufacturing Pipeline helps transitioning service members, veterans, and eligible military spouses turn those valuable skills into successful civilian careers. By connecting participants with training, career coaching, and local employers, the program provides a clear path from military service to meaningful employment.

A Partnership Built Around Opportunity

The Military Manufacturing Pipeline is offered through a partnership between Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA), Workforce Solutions Capital Area, the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA), and Austin Community College (ACC).

Together, these organizations are helping meet the growing demand for skilled manufacturing workers while creating new opportunities for members of the military community.

The program is designed to make the transition to civilian employment faster, easier, and more successful.

Fast Training with Real Results

The Military Manufacturing Pipeline focuses on getting participants career-ready in just four to six weeks.

Participants receive:

• Job-focused manufacturing training
• One-on-one career coaching
• Wraparound support throughout the program
• Direct connections to employers hiring across Central Texas

Instead of wondering where to start, participants leave with the skills and employer connections needed to begin a new career.

Manufacturing Has Changed

Today's manufacturing industry is driven by technology, innovation, and skilled workers.

Modern manufacturers rely on advanced equipment, automation, robotics, electronics, and precision processes to produce everything from semiconductor components to medical devices and aerospace products.

Military experience often translates naturally into these environments because success depends on discipline, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.

For many veterans, manufacturing offers the opportunity to continue serving a larger mission while building a stable future for themselves and their families.

Competitive Pay and Career Growth

Many participants may qualify for manufacturing positions with starting wages between $22 and $35 per hour.

Beyond competitive pay, manufacturing careers often provide opportunities for advancement, additional certifications, and long-term professional growth.

Rather than simply finding a job, participants can begin building a career with room to grow.

Who Is Eligible?

The Military Manufacturing Pipeline is available to:

• Transitioning service members
• Veterans
• Eligible military spouses

Whether you're preparing to leave active duty or looking for a new career after military service, the program can help connect your experience with employers who value your skills.

Register Before July 17

If you're ready for your next mission, now is the time to act.

Registration for the Military Manufacturing Pipeline closes Friday, July 17.

Complete the interest form today to reserve your spot and learn how this program can help you transition into one of Central Texas' fastest-growing industries.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nHGLpVdpZU6q02KF27P-gBLdWkSSpnVGpsGusP4agBpUOVZGM0w2SENUOExEWUdQUDlSWVk0NldIOC4u