Blackfox Training Institute has a long running history of specialized training programs customized for US military Veterans. Hundreds of Veterans have gone through our training programs and been able to find gainful employment amongst Colorado’s elite aerospace, defense and medical manufacturers. If you are Veteran or transitioning military service member… the information below is for you!
Employer Defined Curriculum
Advanced Manufacturing Certification
Blackfox Training Institute has a long running history of specialized training programs customized for US military Veterans. Hundreds of Veterans have gone through our training programs and been able to find gainful employment amongst Colorado’s elite aerospace, defense and medical manufacturers. If you are Veteran or transitioning military service member… the information below is for you!
Don’t Pay Out Of Pocket
Blackfox has secured a partnership with the non-profit organization, Evolution Foundation. Through this partnership, eligible veterans and transitioning service members can apply for a scholarship that could cover as much as 100% of the tuition fees for our Veteran Advanced Manufacturing Certification Programs. Visit the Evolution Foundation website or email them at [email protected] for more information.
For those not eligible for the scholarship, Blackfox Training Institute is approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code, and is recognized by the State of Colorado as an Approved Private Occupational School. These credentials qualify Blackfox as an approved training center for eligible Veterans wanting to use their GI Bill® for educational benefits. Five of the IPC Training and Certification Programs and several Blackfox Skills Courses have been approved for funding.
We are listed on Colorado’s Eligible Training Provider List. The Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) is a reference that Colorado Workforce Center communities use to determine the most appropriate, reliable and highest quality training opportunities available to their customers. If you are interested in seeking funding for your training through your local workforce center, you may contact them directly, or contact Jerry Ward ([email protected]) for assistance.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Primary Employer Benefits
- Opportunity to hire a Veteran with the highest level of skills training and certifications
- Employee is immediately productive
- No cost to the employer
- Payroll tax incentives and subsidies (varies by state)
- DoD credits
IPC Standards
Each veteran completing this program will be trained and IPC certified in the following programs:
- IPC-A-610 – Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 – Cable and Harness Assemblies
- IPC 7711/7721 – Rework of Electronic Assemblies and Repair/Modification of Printed Boards and Assemblies
- IPC-A-600 – Acceptability of Printed Circuit Boards
- IPC J-STD-001 w/Space Addendum – Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assembly
Blackfox Courses Eligible for VA Benefits
- Soldering (Hand Soldering of Electronic Assemblies)
- Basic Soldering Terminal & Post Certification
- Basic PTH Soldering Certification
- Basic SMT Soldering Certification
- Advanced SMT Soldering Certification
- Blackfox Repair / Reword Courses (Repair & Rework Skills)
- PTH / SMT Assembly Rework Certification
- Foundational Knowledge
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Training & Certification
- Electronic Component Identification Certification
The above Blackfox courses are approved and eligible for VA benefits. For a complete list of Blackfox courses, visit www.blackfox.com/blackfox-courses/.
CONTACT US FOR SCHEDULING AND TUITION FEES
To Apply for Your VA Benefits:
The VA has a “school locator” page on its website: https://www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool…Change the Program Type to “All Types” and then click on Colorado on the map. The schools are listed alphabetically.
Veterans can apply to use their benefits online: http://www.gibill.va.gov/apply-for-benefits/ Once your application is processed you will receive a “Certificate of Eligibility” or COE from the VA. You will need to give a copy of the COE and a copy of your DD214 to Blackfox when you register for school.
Help and resources as a service member begins to transition to civilian life.
US Department of Veteran Affairs Crisis Hotline
Planning for Life after Discharge
See COURSE CALENDAR for regular training schedules.