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The Blackfox Advanced Manufacturing Program for Military Veterans

Today there is a critical shortage of “qualified” workers. There are both worker shortages as well as skill gaps in addition to low unemployment rates which are making it very difficult to recruit talent.
Finding the right mix of intelligence, talent, work ethic, and cultural fit in an employee is no easy task. Employers are struggling to find just the right employee for a particular position, and are considering broadening their reach by recruiting trained military veterans.
You might be wondering why you should hire a military veteran, especially if your company has nothing to do with the military. According to Business Insider, there is a wealth of benefits that comes with …show more content…

Blackfox Training Institute, as an approved technical training center for eligible veterans, launched a new training program in 2013. The “Blackfox Veteran’s Training Program” is the first program of its kind to provide veterans with little to no industry experience with the skills to grow their careers in the electronic assembly industry. Upon completion of the course, veterans can qualify for employment in aerospace, defense, medical, and all facets of electronic manufacturing.
Blackfox Training Institute prepares military veterans for employment. Approved under the provisions of “Title 38, United States Code” and recognition by the State of Colorado as an approved private occupational school; which qualifies Blackfox as a training center for eligible veterans wanting to use their GI Bill for educational benefits.
This program has primarily funded through State and Federal training grants. There is no cost to the veteran. There is no cost to the employer whatsoever. As a matter of fact, we have not had any veterans in this program tap into their post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. It's all been funded through State and Federal grants so far. What is amazing is how many employers aren't aware of this …show more content…

If you are interested in learning more or participating as a sponsor or investor, please contact Al Dill (ald@blackfox.com) or call 303-684-0135 at any time.

About Blackfox:
Blackfox Training Institute, LLC, established in 1996 as a Privately Owned Training and Certification Company headquartered in Colorado, with facilities in Colorado, Arizona, Maryland, Mexico, and Malaysia is recognized by the State of Colorado as an Approved Private Occupational School, registered as a Colorado’s Eligible Training Provider with several approved courses and certifications, VA approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code and an IPC Authorized Training Center.
Our Mission, in collaboration with our County Workforce Centers, State Department of Labor, Veteran Services, Educational Institutions and Employers is to provide the Manufacturing Industry with qualified and certified employees that are productive the first day on the job, with continuous skill enhancements provided by employers leading to a long-term career

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