CAREER CENTER

MIB Support & Capability

Helping to Build a Skilled Pipeline to Power the Maritime Industrial Base through Job Corps

partnership

Over the past two years, ETR has worked with the Office of Job Corps and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on several initiatives to develop its critical workforce of shipbuilders. Many of these efforts, resulting in placements.

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USS The Sullivans (DD-537)

A retired Fletcher-class destroyer, named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa, who all died together when the USS Juneau (CL-52) was sunk in the South Pacific in November 1942. Remarkably, this ship is the only one in the US Navy named after multiple individuals.

[Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park]

Capabilities Statement

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Founded in 1991, Education and Training Resources, LLC (ETR) provides customized and individualized education, career technical training, and employment related services for our students and local, state, and federal partners.

Core Competencies

  • Customized Vocational/Trade Education
  • Employment Relocation Assistance
  • Technical Skills and Employability Training
  • Health, Safety, and Security Training
  • Career Development and Upskilling
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Facilities Repurpose/Management
  • Skills Accreditation/Certification

Mission

To provide meaningful and quality education, training, and employment services to underserved youth and adults that will lead to opportunities for their professional growth and personal self-sufficiency.

Who do we serve?

ETR is among the largest Job Corps operators in the Nation.

The Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years.

Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964. The program focuses on at-risk youth, including those who have dropped out of school, are homeless, or are in foster care.

Job Corps actively serves employers by providing a pipeline of trained, pre-screened, and work-ready young people in industries like healthcare, construction, and manufacturing Job Corps. Employers can customize training programs, participate in work-based learning, and hire graduates, often saving on recruitment and training costs.

Each day, Job Corps Centers and Operators are developing new partnerships with local employers in a variety of industries from health care to energy, shipbuilding, and homeland security.

America’s Critical Workforce Gap

The Challenge:

Why Traditional Training Falls Short

  • Lack of existing recruiting pipeline focused on blue-collar workforce
  • Lack of facilities to both train and house students onsite
  • No integrated relocation and retention support
  • Credential programs not aligned with actual employer requirements

National Workforce Shortage

  • One million Registered Apprenticeships needed to meet federal goals
  • Traditional training programs cannot scale to meet industry demand
  • Geographic and skills misalignment between workers and high-demand jobs
  • Four-year degrees don’t address skilled trades crisis

Maritime Industrial Base In Crisis

  • 250,000+ skilled workers needed over next decade for Navy shipbuilding
  • Acute shortages of welders, shipfitters, electricians threatening fleet expansion
  • Shipyards cannot meet delivery schedules due to labor gaps

To meet the bow wave of demand for 250,000 skilled, certified specialists: America must tap into an existing pipeline of talent and leverage training providers with a track record of delivering results.

Our National Coverage

12 locations across the country, including 11 Job Corps centers

  • Northlands Job Corps Center – Vergennes, Vermont
  • Humphrey Job Corps Center – St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Oneonta Job Corps Center – Oneonta, New York
  • Westover – Chicopee, Massachusetts
  • Iroquois Job Corps Center – Medina, New York
  • Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Springs, Missouri
  • Wilmington Job Corps Center – Wilmington, Delaware
  • Finch-Henry – Batesville, Mississippi
  • Benjamin Hooks Job Corps Center – Memphis, Tennessee
  • Treasure Island (sub) – San Francisco, California
  • Montgomery Job Corps Center – Montgomery, Alabama
  • ETR Corporate Office – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Proximity to major shipyards: Newport News (VA), Bath Iron Works (ME), Gulf Coast yards, NASSCO San Diego (CA), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Bremerton (WA)

Trades Offered

Advanced Trades (Shipbuilding-Ready)

  • Welding (Advanced) – AWS, Navy certifications, aluminum/steel/submarine
  • Electrical (Advanced) – Commercial, industrial, maritime systems
  • HVAC (Advanced) – Climate control, shipboard systems
  • Plumbing – Commercial, industrial, maritime piping

Construction and Heavy Equipment

  • Carpentry
  • Painting (industrial/marine coatings)
  • Cement Masonry
  • Security/Protective Services
  • Heavy Construction Equipment Operation
  • Machine/Automotive Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic
  • Healthcare and Culinary
  • Material Handling
  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Support Trades
  • Medical Administrative Asst.
  • Facility Maintenance (multi-discipline)
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Culinary Arts

Key Strength

Diversified trade offerings allow rapid curriculum adaptation to emerging workforce demands

Shipbuilding workforce development

With more than 250,000 skilled workers needed over the next decade to meet the Navy’s construction and maintenance goals, the stakes are high

The Challenge:

U.S. Navy expansion hindered by critical shortages of specialized welders and shipyard tradespeople. Traditional training programs cannot scale quickly enough to meet maritime industrial base demands.

ETR Solution:

Scalable, onsite training delivery that brings instruction directly to shipyards, preparing workers for advanced, Navy-specific certifications.

Workforce Pipeline:

ETR’s Job Corps network provides 900+ employees and 2,500-3,000 annual students, creating steady pipeline of electricians, welders, shipfitters, painters, plumbers, carpenters, and heavy equipment operators—all adaptable to maritime-specific training.

Value to Primes:

Turnkey workforce solutions that reduce recruitment costs, accelerate time-to-productivity, and ensure workers meet Navy certification standards.

Program Components:

  • Onsite Equipment Deployment – Mobile training facilities at shipyard locations
  • Advanced Certifications – Warship-specific welding, aluminum/steel/submarine techniques
  • National Coverage – Support for 5-6 major Navy shipyards coast-to-coast
  • Prime Contractor Partnerships – Years of experience with major shipbuilders
  • Rapid Facility Conversion – Repurpose underutilized buildings into training centers

ETR Proud Instructional Staff

“All welding applicants were given the 3G Dual Shield Flux Core Welding Test—Vertical Uphill. This is a common test for shipyards and one of the hardest to master.”

— Jeffery Collins
Welding Instructor
Finch-Henry Job Corps

Featured Case Study: Shipbuilding

Shipyards from Newport News to Bath Iron Works face acute shortages of specialized welders and skilled tradespeople, threatening the Navy’s ability to deliver on schedule. ETR’s proven model of onsite, hands‑on training and workforce pipeline development directly addresses this challenge, offering scalable solutions to recruit, train, and retain the skilled labor essential to building the fleet.

  • Onsite Training Delivery: ETR specializes in bringing equipment and instructors directly to shipyards, avoiding reliance on rented classrooms or PowerPoint lectures.
  • National Yard Coverage: Positioned to support major shipyards (Newport News, Bath Iron Works, Gulf Coast yards, NASSCO San Diego, Bremerton Seattle, and more), ensuring geographic reach across the Navy’s industrial base.
  • Facility Repurposing: Ability to convert underutilized buildings into training centers, reducing infrastructure costs and enabling rapid deployment near coastal yards.
  • Specialized Welding Expertise: Not just 101 training, but advanced, warship‑specific certifications aligned with requirements. ETR’s programs prepare workers for aluminum, steel, submarine, and clearance‑sensitive roles.
  • Partnerships with Major Primes: Years of experience supporting major Primes’ workforce pipelines, demonstrating credibility with Navy’s largest shipbuilding contractor.

Job Corps Graduates, across a variety of vocations and crafts, can do hands-on work that builds and maintains ships and combat systems. Whether it is welding paneling for a new submarine or operating the cranes that load carriers, we have talented trade workers who get the job done safely and efficiently. Job Corps Graduates have an incredible opportunity to take their vocations and careers to the next level with MIB employment opportunities.

  • Air Conditioning Mechanic
  • Marine Machinery Mechanic
  • Boilermaker
  • Painter
  • Crane Operator
  • Pipefitter
  • Electrician
  • Rigger
  • Electronics Mechanic
  • Scaffold Builder
  • Electroplater
  • Sheet Metal Mechanic
  • Engine & Pump Operator
  • Ship Fitter
  • Equipment Mechanic
  • Shipwright
  • Fabric Worker
  • Small Craft & Marine Equipment Operator
  • Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
  • Tool Room Mechanic
  • Insulator
  • Machinist
  • Welder
  • Woodworker

Shipbuilding Disciplines And Certifications

ETR’s training programs cover the full spectrum of shipbuilding trades, preparing workers for apprenticeship programs requiring 1,000 hours of Trade Related Education Curriculum (TREC) and World Class Shipbuilder Curriculum (WCSC).

Welding and Fabrication

  • Welder
  • Shipfitter
  • Heavy Metal Fabricator
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Welding Equipment Repairer

Piping and Mechanical

  • Pipefitter
  • Maintenance Pipefitter
  • Heating and Air Conditioning Worker
  • Insulator
  • Millwright

Electrical and Technical

  • Electrician
  • Maintenance Electrician
  • Non-Destructive Tester

Precision and Support Trades

  • Machinist
  • Outside Machinist
  • Patternmaker
  • Molder
  • Rigger
  • Coatings Specialist

Training Integration: Curricula complement on-the-job training with strong theoretical foundation, preparing apprentices for career advancement and further education

ETRs PartnerShip Building At Talladega Superspeedway

  • ETR President and CEO Brian Fox was contacted by the US Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps, and asked to take the lead at Talladega Superspeedway to support Job Corps’ partnership with BlueForge Alliance.
  • The partnership between BuildSubmarines.com and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps creates a direct pipeline connecting young adults to training and high-demand, skilled careers within the submarine industrial base.
  • This initiative addresses the need for over 140,000 new workers, providing opportunities in critical trades like welding, electrical work, and machining to support the Navy’s next-generation fleet. The partnership is supported by the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program and BlueForge Alliance, which aim to fill thousands of roles across all 50 states.

Thomas Hughlett, Matt Evans, and Rebecca Doris of the Shipbuilding Industrial Base Task Force, Department of the US Navy

Job Corps Shipbuilding Career Fair

“We want to make sure every student knows that they’re needed. They have opportunity for wherever they want to live inside the United States for long standing careers. They’re young, they’re energetic. They’ve obviously got quite a lot of talent, and we want to try to capture that.”

– Matt Evans 
Director, Shipbuilding Industrial Base Task Force

(Brittany McHatten, April 3, 2024, WABI-5 News, with permission)

Shipyard Job Corps

ETR fully engaged in the event from organizing, attending, and bringing students to showcase their talents at Job Fairs across the nation in support of Employer Partnerships

Recent MIB Placements

Student ID Placement Date Position Title Hourly Wage Employer Name
XXXX29506/09/2025Welder HA$23.79Ingalls Shipbuilding
XXXX44206/27/2025Welder HA$23.79Ingalls Shipbuilding
XXXX46705/16/2024Joiner$21.00NASSCO Holdings Inc
XXXX90302/03/2025Welder Trainee B$26.17National Steel & Shipbuilding
XXXX10605/03/2023Structural Fab Mech$23.75General Dynamics Corporation
XXXX65911/24/2025Welding HA$25.63Ingalls Shipbuilding
XXXX81210/11/2024Welder HA$17.77Ingalls Shipbuilding
XXXX71101/13/2023General Laborer$25.14General Dynamics Corp
XXXX81201/19/2023General Laborer$25.14General Dynamics Corp
XXXX22801/13/2023General Laborer$25.14General Dynamics Corp

ETR has established a pipeline with MIB Employers

Job Corps acts as a significant recruitment pipeline for employers, training approximately 60,000 youth annually across more than 120 centers located throughout the nation and U.S. territories.

Connecting Skilled Workers to the Workforce

ETR Operated Job Corps Centers 2023-2025 Job Placements

ETR JOB CORPS CENTERS TOTAL PLACEMENTS U.S. MILITARY PLACEMENTS
NORTHLANDS22721
WESTOVER40319
IROQUOIS20210
ONEONTA35226
WILMINGTON1521
FINCH-HENRY19410
BENJAMIN HOOKS2413
MONTGOMERY1759
HUBERT HUMPHREY29214
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS44011
TREASURE ISLAND45617
TOTAL 3,134 141

Shipbuilding

After high school, Michael wasn’t sure what came next. Then he enrolled at Finch-Henry Job Corps-and a future he could build with his own hands. Now, he’s working as a welder at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Mississippi, helping construct Navy ships like the USS Harrisburg. He started higher than most apprentices and is earning great pay. Every few months, he levels up- and he’s just getting started. Job Corps gave Michael the skills and confidence to launch his career. You can do the same-build your future at Job Corps!

“I’d say I enjoy what I’m doing—I get up, go to work, come home, rest, and do it again. It works for me.”

Michael Burrowes
ETR Job Corps Grad

ETR’s Vision

Create meaningful careers while supporting America’s shipbuilding future.

Job Corps Consortium

Contracts and Contract Modifications

  • Working with the U.S. Department of Labor and Job Corps Operators to serve as a single source to attract and train skilled workers to meet shipbuilding need of 250,000 over the next decade
  • Expand Job Corps career pathways with critical maritime trades and Defense manufacturing skills
  • Work with local High Schools to infuse maritime-focused STEP Programs with advanced training offered through Job Corps
EXPAND EXISTING CAPACITY

Workforce Finishing School

Grants and MOUs

  • Working with the U.S. Navy to establish Local Finishing Schools near Shipyards to offer education programs allowing workers to acquire new technologies, methodologies, and skills, leading to higher innovation, adaptability, and performance
  • Offer specialized training pipeline maximizing workforce capabilities and creating pathways from classrooms to shipbuilding careers
  • Work with community colleges to promote Finishing School training pipeline
BUILDING NEW CAPACITY

ETR Believes Each Trained Worker Expands Capacity to Rebuild America’s Maritime Strength

Partnerships

Agency and Industry Alignment

Why ETR?

1. Proven Federal Performance

  • 30+ years supporting Department of Labor
  • 10 active Job Corps Centers with satisfactory CPARS ratings
  • $175M contract backlog demonstrating federal confidence
  • 100% prime contractor with FFP contract expertise

2. Scalable Infrastructure

  • 900+ workforce development professionals
  • 12 locations with national geographic reach
  • Residential facility operations experience
  • Rapid deployment capabilities for urgent needs

3. Advanced Training Delivery

  • Onsite equipment and instructor deployment
  • Not classroom-dependent—bring training to the work
  • Customized curriculum aligned to employer specifications
  • Industry-recognized certifications and credentials

4. Critical Skills Focus

  • Shipbuilding and advanced welding expertise
  • Defense industrial base workforce solutions
  • Veteran transition and upskilling programs
  • High-demand trades addressing national shortages

5. Comprehensive Service Model

  • Training + case management + job placement + retention support
  • Facilities management and repurposing capabilities
  • Wraparound support services for vulnerable populations
  • Outcome-focused performance measurement

Our Value

We enable federal agencies and industry partners to execute the President’s vision for American workforce reindustrialization. Our proven infrastructure, scalable training delivery, and outcome-focused approach position us as an implementation partner for the Administration’s most critical workforce priorities.

Government Partners

  • Job Corps Operations – Residential workforce development centers
  • Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) – Youth and adult training programs
  • Registered Apprenticeships – Industry partnership programs
  • Refugee Resettlement Programs – Employment and training services
  • Special Populations -Vulnerable youth case management
  • Continuum of Care – Wraparound support services
  • Shipbuilding Workforce Development – Navy contractor training support
  • SkillBridge Program – Veteran transition training
  • Military Installation Support – On-base training services
  • Defense Industrial Base – Critical skills gap solutions
  • Veteran Employment Services -Career counseling and job placement
  • Vocational Rehabilitation – Skills training for disabled veterans
  • Transition Assistance – Military-to-civilian workforce programs

ETR also supports State/Local partners with workforce development boards, community college partnerships, and economic development initiatives

Enabling an Industry-Driven Workforce Strategy

Enabling the President’s Workforce Priorities: ETR’s capabilities directly support the Administration’s industry-driven workforce strategy outlined in “America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age.”

1. Expanding Work-Based Learning

Goal: One million active Registered Apprenticeships nationwide

ETR Alignment: Operating Job Corps centers with hands-on trade training; established infrastructure to scale apprenticeship programs; onsite training delivery model supports employer-driven apprenticeships in shipbuilding, manufacturing, and skilled trades

4. Skills-Based Hiring & Stackable Credentials

Focus: Shift from degrees to competencies and accelerated training

ETR Alignment: Industry-recognized certification pathways (AWS, NCCER, OSHA); competency-based training models; rapid upskilling programs that credential workers in months, not years; 30+ trade certifications offered

2. Aligning Education with Industry Needs

Priority: Connect federal workforce programs to employer demands in critical industries

ETR Alignment: Customized curriculum development with prime contractors; shipbuilding workforce pipelines for Navy expansion; training programs aligned to advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and defense industrial base requirements

5. American Jobs for American Workers

Strategy: Prioritize U.S. workers for high-skilled positions

ETR Alignment: Training Americans for critical shortage occupations (welders, electricians, shipfitters); veteran upskilling programs leveraging security clearances; domestic workforce pipeline development eliminating reliance on foreign labor

3. Preparing for the AI Economy

Initiative: DOL AI Workforce Research Hub and AI literacy training

ETR Alignment: Learning management systems capable of integrating AI-driven curricula; digital literacy training infrastructure; adaptable training models for emerging technology skills

6. State and Local Flexibility

Approach: Performance-based, innovative workforce models

ETR Alignment: Proven performance with FFP contracts; outcome-focused metrics; scalable model adaptable to state/local implementation

Government Partners

Teaming Capabilities

  • Prime Contractor –  Lead role on workforce development contracts
  • Subcontractor – Training services to larger integrators
  • Joint Venture Partner – Strategic partnerships for set-aside contracts
  • Mentor-Protégé -Small business development programs

Renovus Portfolio

ETR is part of the Renovus Capital private equity portfolio, offering teaming opportunities with complementary companies:

  • Shared back-office infrastructure and best practices
  • Cross-portfolio capability integration
  • Combined past performance and financial strength
  • Unified approach to complex federal opportunities

Contract Vehicles

  • OASIS+ positioning (Management & Advisory, Facilities Maintenance Domains)
  • GSA Schedule capabilities
  • State and local IDIQ contracts

Prime Contractor Relationships

  • Defense Primes – Multi-year experience supporting major shipbuilder workforce pipelines
  • Job Corps Operators – Collaboration on regional training initiatives
  • State Agencies – Partnerships with workforce development boards

Strategic Value:

ETR brings 30+ years of federal contract performance, established infrastructure, and deep workforce development expertise to teaming arrangements.

Featured Case Studies and Core Capabilities

FEATURED CASE STUDY: Job Corps Operations

#01 Scope of Operations:

  • 11 Job Corps Centers – Vermont, New York (2), Delaware, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Minnesota, California, Missouri
  • 12 Total Locations – Including headquarters and operational support sites
  • Full Residential Services – Housing, food service, health, counseling, maintenance, transportation and security
  • Comprehensive Curriculum –Academic education, career technical training, employability skills
  • Wraparound Support – Case management, mental health services, career transition

Program Overview:
ETR operates 10 Job Corps Center Prime Contacts under the Department of Labor with 12 total operational locations nationwide, serving 2,500-3,000 disadvantaged youth annually through residential career development programs.

Transferable Capabilities:
Residential facility operations, multi-trade training, case management, and outcome measurement systems directly applicable to other federal workforce programs

#02 Performance Excellence:

  • Center Performance – Consistently satisfactory CPARS ratings
  • Placement Rates – Exceeding national averages for career placements
  • Student Outcomes – High school completion, industry certifications, job placements
  • Facility Management – Proactive maintenance, safety compliance, capital project execution

#03 Contract Scale:

  • $61M+ per center –  5-year contract values
  • Firm Fixed Price – 100% FFP contract structure
  • Prime Contracts – Direct relationships with DOL/Job Corps
  • Long-term Partnerships – Multi-year renewals based on performance

FEATURED CASE STUDY: Veteran Upskilling Program Integration

Target Population:

Transitioning service members and veterans seeking high-demand technical careers in civilian industries, particularly defense-adjacent sectors.

Employer Value Proposition:

Veterans arrive pre-vetted, disciplined, and often clearance-eligible—reducing onboarding time and security processing delays for defense contractors

Program Model: DoW SkillBridge Integration:

  • Pre-separation training during final 180 days of service
  • Direct partnership with military installations
  • No-cost training for transitioning service members
  • Immediate job placement into contractor roles

Veteran-Specific Advantages:

  • Security Clearances – Leverage existing clearances for defense work
  • Discipline Work Ethic – Military training translates to workforce reliability
  • Technical Aptitude – Military occupational specialties align with civilian trades
  • Mission-Focused – Understanding of defense and national security priorities

Career Pathways:

  • Shipbuilding Maritime – Welding, electrical, pipefitting for Navy contractors
  • Facilities Infrastructure – Heavy equipment, construction, maintenance
  • Advanced Manufacturing – Machining, fabrication, quality control
  • Technical Services – Instructor roles, quality assurance, safety management

“Believe in yourself. When you know something’s right, keep going for it. Don’t let anybody underestimate you. Only you know your own value.”

– Scottei Montero

Maintain trains

Scottei is on a fast track to success. Growing up in the South Bronx and serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he is motivated to succeed and inspire others. After completing Basic Welding at Northlands Job Corps, he graduated from the TCUЛAM Railcar Mechanics program at the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center. Now a Lead Carman at Canadian Pacific Railway, he changes wheels and couplers on boxcars in the cold of northern Minnesota. Scotte’s dedication has already paid off, earning him over $150,000 in his first year.

Customized Vocational/trade Education

Overview:

ETR delivers hands-on, industry-aligned vocational training programs tailored to employer needs and market demands. Our customized approach ensures students gain practical skills that translate directly to employment readiness.

Key Approaches:

  • Employer-driven curriculum development
  • Competency-based training models
  • Industry-recognized certification pathways
  • Integration of academic and technical skills
  • Real-world project-based learning
  • Hands-on equipment training at operational sites

Trade Programs:

  • Advanced Welding Programs – Certifications
  • Electrical Systems – Commercial and industrial electrical training
    Overhead Line and Underground Residential (URD)
  • HVAC Plumbing – Climate control and piping systems
  • Construction Trades – Carpentry, masonry, heavy equipment operation
  • Automotive Technology – Repair, maintenance, diagnostics
  • Facility Maintenance – Multi-discipline maintenance operations
  • Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance

“My vision is to ensure students are happy in the welding industry by helping them find their passion, whether it’s shipbuilding, aerospace, or another field. I aim to guide them to the right path, like developing TIG skills for aerospace or a better understanding of shipbuilding by simulating the work environment. The key is to discover what drives them and keeps them motivated.”

– Kelley Kloner
Welding Instructor Northlands Job Corps

Featured Case Study Meeting Employer Needs

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

  • ETR entered into an agreement with TVA in 2022 to address the demand for skilled workers in TVA’s seven-state service area
  • TVA is the nation’s largest public utility, providing electricity to ten million customers
  • Powerful partnerships like this one are key to developing programs that create a robust pipeline of skilled professionals to help us build the energy system of the future

TVA is proud to partner with Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center to bring growth and development opportunities to the people of Memphis.”

– Jamie Choate Director of Workforce Strategy and Development Tennessee Valley Authority

“I guess there was some fear, but then it just came down to trusting yourself, your equipment, and those in charge giving directions— because they’ve done this before. If they’ve done it, you can do it too.”

 – Elmer Manzano

Technical Skills & Employability Training

Overview:

Beyond technical trade skills, ETR equips students with essential workplace competencies and soft skills required for career success. Our holistic approach prepares individuals for long-term workforce attachment.

Technical Instruction Areas:

  • Digital literacy and computer skills
  • Industry-specific software training
  • Blueprint reading and technical documentation
  • Quality control and measurement
  • Safety protocols and OSHA compliance
  • Equipment operation certification
  • Apprenticeship

Employability Skills Development:

  • Professional communication and workplace behavior
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Time management and reliability
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Financial literacy and career planning

Overview:

Students graduate job-ready with both hard and soft skills required by employers

The grant-funded demonstration project, titled the Job Corps Information Technology Academy (JCITA) Pilot Program, or JCIT Academy, seeks to improve career outcomes for Job Corps students in high-demand fields such as cybersecurity and coding. The net.America JCITA grant is intended to offer career technical training to a minimum of 750 Job Corps students in the Atlanta Region for in-demand information technology career paths, including General Technical Training, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology Cloud Database Administration.

“There’s a high demand for IT professionals, especially in coding and cybersecurity. This new program is designed to give Job Corps students an opportunity to enter the field, even if they have already completed another trade.”

– Pete Calvo
ETR Vice President
Business Development and Compliance

Career Development & Upskilling

Overview:

ETR specializes in developing advanced workforce pipelines for industries facing critical skilled labor shortages. Our upskilling programs transform entry-level workers into highly specialized technicians through progressive, Work-Based Learning.

Target Sectors:

  • Shipbuilding & Maritime Industries – Advanced welding, shopfitting, pipefitting for naval construction
  • Defense Industrial Base – Clearance-eligible skilled trades for military applications
  • Infrastructure & Construction – Heavy equipment, commercial construction trades
  • Advanced Manufacturing – Precision machining, fabrication, quality control

Upskilling Methodologies:

  • On-site training delivery at employer facilities
  • Progressive certification pathways (apprentice to journeyman)
  • Incumbent worker training for skill advancement
  • Veteran transition and DoW SkillBridge programs
  • Customized training for prime contractor workforce needs

Critical Differentiator:

ETR brings equipment and instructors directly to operational sites, eliminating classroom-only approaches and maximizing hands-on learning time

Facilities Repurpose/management

Overview:

ETR operates and maintains residential and non-residential training facilities, managing all aspects of campus operations to create safe, productive learning environments.

Facility Management Capabilities:

  • Operations Management – Full-service campus operations for residential and non-residential facilities
  • Maintenance & Repair – Preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, grounds keeping
  • Safety & Compliance – OSHA, fire safety, environmental health standards
  • Capital Projects – Construction rehabilitation and acquisition (CRA) project management
  • Food Services – Culinary operations for residential populations
  • Security Services – 24/7 safety and security operations
  • Medical Services Onsite


Upskilling Methodologies:

  • On-site training delivery at employer facilities
  • Progressive certification pathways (apprentice to journeyman)
  • Incumbent worker training for skill advancement
  • Veteran transition and SkillBridge programs
  • Customized training for prime contractor workforce needs

Teamwork for dreamwork

Critical Differentiator:

ETR brings equipment and instructors directly to operational sites, eliminating classroom-only approaches and maximizing hands-on learning time

Employment Relocation Assistance

Overview:

ETR provides comprehensive support services to help workers successfully transition to new employment locations, ensuring retention and long-term career stability.

Relocation Support Services:

  • Housing search and placement assistance
  • Geographic orientation and community integration
  • Transportation coordination and solutions
  • Benefits navigation and enrollment support
  • Family support services
  • Post-placement follow-up and retention counseling

    Career Transition Services:

    • Job placement matching to employer requirements
    • Interview preparation and coaching
    • Resume development and portfolio creation
    • Professional wardrobe and presentation support
    • Financial planning for relocation

      Retention Focus:

      Continued engagement for 12 months post-placement to ensure successful workforce

      “This place saved me from a dark path. 1994-95. Went here for tile, marble, and terrazzo. Finished faster than anyone at the time had. Went on to college for masonry and have been doing it ever since. Local 1 bricklayer for 25 years. This place set me straight and on an upward path. Unbelievable.”

      – Michael L Demarco

      Health, Safety & Security

      Overview:

      ETR integrates comprehensive health, safety, and security training into all programs, ensuring students and staff operate in compliant, hazard-free environments.

      Safety Programs:

      • OSHA Standards – 10-hour and 30-hour certification programs
        Certified Safety officers that certify and maintain certifications
      • Industry-Specific Safety – Shipyard competent person, confined space, fall protection
      • Hazardous Materials – Proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures
      • First Aid/CPR – Emergency response certification
      • Personal Protective Equipment – Proper selection and use

        Security Services:

        • 24/7 campus security operations
        • Access control and visitor management
        • Emergency response protocols
        • Incident reporting and investigation
        • Threat assessment and mitigation

          Health & Wellness:

          • Student health services coordination
          • Mental health and counseling support (TEAP services)
          • Substance abuse prevention programs
          • Wellness and fitness initiatives

            Learning Management Systems

            Overview:

            ETR implements and manages digital learning platforms to track student progress, deliver online instruction, and maintain comprehensive training records

            LMS Capabilities: 

            • Student enrollment and attendance tracking
            • Curriculum delivery and content management
            • Competency assessment and skills verification
            • Certification and credential management
            • Performance reporting and analytics
            • Integration with federal reporting systems (Job Corps CIS, OMS)

              Digital Learning Tools:

              • Online course modules and virtual instruction
              • Interactive simulations and e-learning
              • Video-based training libraries
              • Mobile learning applications
              • Blended learning approaches (online + hands-on)

                Data Management:

                • Real-time performance dashboards
                • Compliance and regulatory reporting
                • Outcome measurement and tracking
                • Quality assurance documentation

                  “I’ve always been interested in computers and technology. Cybersecurity stood out because it’s more about analyzing information, setting up procedures, and protecting systems, rather than heavy programming.”

                  – Thomas Nguyen

                  Skills Accreditation/certification

                  Overview:

                  ETR prepares students for industry-recognized credentials that validate competencies and increase employability across federal, commercial, and private sector opportunities.

                  Certification Pathways:

                  • Trade Certifications – NCCER, AWS, NIMS, EPA certificationsCertified Safety officers that certify and maintain certifications
                  • Academic Credentials – High school diploma/equivalency, college credit articulation
                  • Professional Licenses – CDL, state-specific occupational licenses
                  • Safety Certifications – OSHA, CPR/First Aid, forklift operation
                  • Technical Specialties – Welding codes, electrical licensing, HVAC certifications

                    Industry Partnerships:

                    • Alignment with employer credential requirements
                    • Articulation agreements with community colleges
                    • Apprenticeship program integration
                    • Certification testing and assessment services

                      Value Proposition:

                      Credentials enhance career mobility and earning potential, providing measurable ROI for federal workforce investments

                        ONSITE TRAINING DELIVERY MODEL

                        The ETR Difference:

                        Traditional training programs rely on static classrooms and generic curricula. ETR brings the training center to the employer.

                        How It Works:

                        1. Facility Assessment & Setup

                        • Identify underutilized buildings near operational sites
                        • Repurpose facilities into functional training centers
                        • Install industry-standard equipment
                        • Minimize infrastructure costs for rapid deployment

                        2. Customized Curriculum Development

                        • Collaborate with employers on specific skill requirements
                        • Align training to company standards and certifications
                        • Integrate actual work processes and procedures
                        • Build progressive learning pathways

                        3. Equipment & Instructor Deployment

                        • Transport welding booths, machinery, tools directly to site
                        • Deploy certified instructors with industry experience
                        • Provide hands-on training with actual equipment
                        • Ensure students work on real-world scenarios

                        4. Quality Assurance & Outcomes

                        • Continuous employer feedback integration
                        • Skills assessment and certification testing
                        • Job placement directly into employer workforce
                        • Retention support and follow-up

                        Result: Workers trained to employer’s exact specifications, ready for immediate productivity

                        Work with Us!

                        ETR Corporate Office

                        2422 Airway Drive
                        Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42103

                        (270) 793-0607

                        Brian E. Fox

                        President & Chief Executive Officer
                        270-793-0607
                        Brain.Fox@etrky.com
                        https://www.etrky.com/

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