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Hankins said companies come to the ATDM job fairs be- Jannuzzi has accepted a job at a manufacturing company cause they know that the students are motivated and quali? ed. in Pennsylvania involved in energy, oil and gas, as well as in “They’re here because they want to be; already had a back- aerospace. “I’ll be working as a calibration and quality spe- ground check; have a known set of skills, and maybe some cialist role for them,” he said. “I found the job online through certi? cations; and are available to work. That saves them a lot Build Submarines.” Jannuzzi knows that his job will be im- of trouble and expense from advertising and just going to job portant, ensuring that very exact standards are met. “Subma- fairs where you have no idea who’s walking up to you.” rines have the highest standards of all.” “We’re teaching a skilled trade,” said Hankins. “But we also teach honesty and integrity. The work our graduates will be A National Movement doing may involve a multi-million-dollar component that has ATDM holds an annual summit to bring the Navy and in- several people’s lives at stake. That’s why I try to instill the dustry together to ensure the education and training process importance of what they’re doing into all of my students.” is meeting expectations. The most recent summit was held in

One of Hankins’ students is Ryan Jannuzzi. He comes from March. Employers can provide feedback on the curriculum to a Navy family. His father was a sonar technician on a Navy ensure the training addresses the latest skills and certi? cations destroyer, and his brother is currently ? ying F/A-18 Super needed by their companies.

Hornets. He saw ATDM as a way to serve. Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby attended

What got Jannuzzi interested in ATDM was the “Build Sub- the ATDM Annual Summit in Danville, in April, and deliv- marines” NASCAR sponsorship of Brad Keselowski’s No. 6 ered the keynote address. He underscored the importance of

Ford. “I was looking for a career change, and I liked the idea ATDM to the Navy.

of a job with a higher purpose,” said the Pittstown, N.J. native. “I can assure you that ATDM is contributing to a national “You get all the hands-on training and experience you could movement that is making America stronger, safer, and more se- ask for,” said Jannuzzi. “It’s just a phenomenal program, and cure,” Kilby told the attendees. “The work you’re doing matters it’s free.” to our military, our economy, and the future of this country.”

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