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A direct path from military service to manufacturing careers

Manufacturers need skilled, dependable talent ready to contribute from day one. Heroes MAKE America (HMA) helps employers access an often-underutilized workforce: transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses who bring technical expertise, leadership, discipline and experience working in high-performance environments.

HMA helps manufacturers find, understand, and connect with military talent. Through high-skill training pathways, Manufacturing Readiness Badges that translate military experience into skills employers recognize, targeted hiring events and direct connections to candidates, HMA helps manufacturers turn military experience into a stronger talent pipeline.

And our reach extends beyond individual candidates. HMA is building a nationwide network of manufacturers, military transition offices, veteran-serving organizations, educators and workforce partners, all working together to create clearer pathways from military service into manufacturing careers. For manufacturers, that means greater access to qualified talent, stronger connections to the military community, and a national partner committed to helping solve workforce challenges.