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AMP — ATLVets Manufacturing Pathway | Veteran Workforce Development
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Where
Military
Precision Meets
Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Pathway (AMP)

A three-level workforce development and leadership pipeline that prepares, credentials, and advances veterans into manufacturing careers. Endorsed by the Georgia Association of Manufacturers.

Operated by ATLVets · 501(c)(3) · EIN 92-0351235
Start Your AMP Journey
Veterans, Guard & Reserve members, and their families — no cost to participate. Join the waitlist for AMP 101, our 4-week entry program. We'll place you.
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Hire Better. Retain Longer.
AMP graduates are pre-credentialed, OSHA-certified, and leadership-oriented from day one. Sponsor a cohort or partner on workforce development.
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61%
Georgia manufacturing turnover rate
3.8M
Manufacturing jobs needed by 2033 nationally
70%+
AMP target placement rate within 30 days
50%
Faster time-to-productivity vs. typical new hire
65%+
180-day retention vs. 39% Georgia baseline
The Problem We Solve

Two Gaps.
One Bridge.

Georgia manufacturers are not short on candidates. They are short on candidates who show up credentialed, safety-aware, and capable of stepping into a supervisory track within 12–18 months.

Veterans are not short on talent. They are short on a structured pathway into manufacturing that respects what they already know and fast-tracks what they need to learn.

AMP closes both gaps simultaneously — and it does it running like an operation, not a program. Standard work. Measurable outputs. Closed-loop retention tracking.

The Manufacturing Gap
4,118
Unfilled Roles in One GAM Sample
412,099 people employed in Georgia manufacturing across 11,838 establishments. 276,121 hires. 252,187 separations. 61% annual turnover. The problem is not hiring volume — it is readiness and frontline leadership.
The Veteran Gap
11.5%
Veterans Already in Manufacturing
Veterans are disproportionately represented in manufacturing — and still underemployed. The military credential doesn't translate automatically. AMP builds the bridge between what they know and what the plant floor recognizes.
The AMP Ecosystem

Three Levels.
One Ladder.

AMP is a progressive development system, not a single event. Each level targets a distinct career stage, delivers a distinct credential stack, and builds on the last. The table below shows the full pathway.

101
Entry Level
Launch
For: Unemployed/underemployed veterans, Guard & Reserve
Duration4 Weeks
FormatBlended — LMS async + live virtual/in-person
CohortUp to 30 participants
CostNo cost to veteran — employer & grant funded
FrequencyQuarterly (4 cohorts/year)
Week by Week
Week 1 — Foundation & Transition: MOS crosswalk, resume workshop, cohort formation
Week 2 — Industry Immersion: GAM Member Showcase, factory tour, financial literacy, OSHA 10 prep
Week 3 — Credentials & Interview Prep: Manufacturing leadership panel, OSHA 10 exam, mock interviews
Week 4 — Placement Launch: Employer job fair, capstone project, 30/60/90-day retention briefing
Credentials Earned
OSHA 10 General Industry (DOL-issued)
ATLVets AMP 101 Certificate — endorsed by GAM
LSS Yellow Belt Foundation (exam-ready)
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201
Leadership Development
Advance
For: Veterans 1–3 years in manufacturing
Duration8 Weeks
FormatBlended — LMS async + live sessions + OTJ capstone
Cohort15–25 participants
BuyerEmployer (B2B) — tax-deductible donation to ATLVets
Pricing$2,000–$3,500/seat · $35K–$60K dedicated cohort
Three Career Tracks
Track A — Frontline Supervisor: OSHA 30, team leadership, shift simulation (Weeks 1–4)
Track B — Continuous Improvement: Full DMAIC cycle, LSS Green Belt exam prep (Weeks 5–8)
Track C — Operations Management: OEE, KPI dashboards, operational improvement proposal
Credentials Earned
IASSC LSS Green Belt (ICGB)
OSHA 30 General Industry (Supervisor Track)
ATLVets AMP 201 Leadership Certificate
Sponsor AMP 201 →
301
Executive Operations
Ascend
For: Veterans 4–7 years in manufacturing; AMP 201 graduates
Duration10 Weeks
FormatBlended: LMS + live sessions + executive simulation + capstone
Cohort10–18 participants (high-touch)
BuyerEmployer + workforce board co-funding (ATLVets manages both)
Net Cost$2,500–$4,000/seat after co-funding
Three Career Tracks
Track A — Plant Operations Command: P&L literacy, multi-shift management, plant leadership simulation
Track B — CI Leadership: ASQ CSSGB upgrade, enterprise-scale DMAIC, quality systems leadership
Track C — Strategic Ops & Business Development: market entry, M&A basics, strategic planning
Credentials Earned
CAPM (PMI-issued, in-program)
ASQ CSSGB Upgrade (Track B)
ATLVets AMP 301 Executive Certificate
PMP pathway — eligible within 18–36 months
Sponsor AMP 301 →
For Veterans

Your Next
Mission
Is On the Floor.

Your military discipline, operational precision, and zero-defect mindset are exactly what manufacturing needs — and what civilian hiring managers don't know how to see on a résumé. AMP makes it visible and certifiable.

No cost to participate — employer sponsorships and workforce grants cover AMP 101
4-week program built around your schedule — blended virtual + in-person
OSHA 10 certification, manufacturing résumé, and direct employer connections
70%+ placement target within 30 days of graduation
SkillBridge integration available for transitioning active duty
Progression pathway: AMP 101 → 102 → 103 → plant leadership
AMP 101 — Waitlist Application
Join the next cohort · Greater Atlanta Metro · Quarterly
For Manufacturing Employers

Hire Credentialed.
Retain Longer.

AMP graduates show up OSHA-certified, résumé-ready, and pre-screened by an organization with skin in the game. Georgia manufacturers face a 61% turnover rate. AMP graduates retain at 65%+ at 180 days — versus a 39% Georgia baseline.

Workforce Partnership
Sponsor a Cohort
Fund AMP 101 seats, sponsor the program, and get first access to credentialed veteran graduates. Your investment is a tax-deductible donation to ATLVets 501(c)(3) — not a vendor fee.
First access to AMP 101 graduates for open roles
Co-branded cohort recognition with GAM
90-day retention reporting — you see the outcomes
SkillBridge pipeline option for transitioning active duty
All contributions are 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donations
Become a Sponsor →
Internal Development
Bring AMP In-House
Already have veteran employees? AMP 201 and 103 are B2B programs delivered at your facility or as cross-employer cohorts. Invest in the veterans you have. The ones you develop stay.
AMP 201: Supervisor pipeline — 8-week leadership cohort
AMP 301: Executive operations — 10-week command program
Single-employer or cross-employer cohort options
Workforce board co-funding reduces net cost 30–50%
OSHA 30, LSS Green Belt, CAPM credentials in-program
Discuss AMP 201/103 →
AMP 101 Sponsor Tiers — All Fees Are Tax-Deductible Donations
Community
$5K / year
Logo on AMP materials
Access to graduate résumés
ATLVets event invitations
Silver
$10K / year
All Community benefits
Priority graduate access
3 reserved cohort seats
GAM Showcase presenter slot
Gold
$20K / year
All Silver benefits
LSS Yellow Belt exam funding for graduates
Named cohort recognition
Quarterly outcome reporting
Factory tour host priority
Platinum / Founding
$35K+ / year
Full cohort sponsorship rights
Founding Partner designation
SkillBridge pipeline access
ATLVets board briefings
Co-branded marketing nationally
Custom AMP curriculum alignment
Employer Inquiry

Let's Talk
About Your
Workforce.

Fill out the form and someone from the ATLVets AMP team will contact you within 2 business days to discuss sponsorship, partnership, or a dedicated cohort for your organization.

All employer fees are tax-deductible. ATLVets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All sponsorships, seat purchases, and per-hire placement fees are charitable donations — not vendor costs. Consult your tax advisor.
Industry & Community Endorsements
Backed by Georgia's
Leading Organizations

AMP is operated exclusively by ATLVets and endorsed by the organizations that represent Georgia's manufacturing industry, business community, and economic development ecosystem. These partnerships mean AMP graduates carry credentials that Georgia's largest employers recognize — and that workforce boards and economic development agencies trust.

Georgia Association of Manufacturers
Manufacturing Endorsement
Georgia Association of Manufacturers
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Business Community
Metro Atlanta Chamber
Georgia Center of Innovation
Workforce & Innovation
Georgia Center of Innovation
All employer contributions to ATLVets in connection with AMP are charitable donations to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. EIN: 92-0351235.
Part of the ATLVets Leadership Institute
AMP Is One Track.
The Institute Is the System.

AMP sits inside the ATLVets Leadership Institute — the umbrella for six veteran development programs. Career. Business. Personal development. Faith. Manufacturing. The progression model means there's always a next level, and we stay with you through all of them.

Stay tuned for more and let us know how we can assist you!

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