What AmSkills does

AmSkills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida, that delivers industry-aligned technical training, apprenticeships, and bootcamps targeting manufacturing, utilities, and industrial maintenance careers in the Tampa Bay region. The organization operates two physical training facilities, the AmSkills Workforce Innovation Center in Holiday (Pasco County) and the Lealman Exchange in St. Petersburg (Pinellas County), equipped with hands-on mechatronics, robotics, and soldering stations and supported by the Amatrol Learning Management System for digital education. Core product lines include the two-week Career Discovery Bootcamp (with guaranteed final-day employer interviews), registered Industrial Maintenance Technician apprenticeships, Rapid Hire Workshops for employer-specific roles, electronics and soldering certifications delivered with Circuit Technology Training Inc. (CTTI), and youth programming that spans the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing high school pathway (delivered in three Pasco County Schools), a Utilities Bootcamp and paid internship with Pasco County Utilities, summer camps in robotics and 3D printing, and homeschool technical career pathways with Class Source. The SACA micro-credential stack (C-101, C-102, C-103) underpins curriculum alignment with the IMT apprenticeship.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit operating model. Direct program revenue from individuals is limited to nominal summer camp fees ($259-$359/week) and modest tuition-equivalent contributions; the substantial majority of operating support comes from grants and donations, with documented awards from Duke Energy Foundation (~$2.09M across 2020-2022), the Florida Department of Education (~$600K in 2021 for registered apprenticeships), United Way Suncoast ($383K in 2022), the ARM Institute and Department of Labor (displaced worker bootcamps), the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, and Spectrum (digital education, 2026). Employer partnership services (customized training, Rapid Hire Workshops, apprenticeship sponsorship) generate a second revenue stream tied to a 50+ employer partner network that includes Chromalloy, Lockheed Martin, Jabil, Coca-Cola Florida, Pasco County Utilities, and American Metal Machine. Go-to-market is community-led: a community-based Board of Directors (with representation from Harvest Croo Robotics, ARM Institute, SMT, Coca-Cola Florida, and Pasco County Schools) channels employer referrals, and the organization maintains strong regional earned media presence across Tampa Bay television and radio. Leadership is a small operating team of 1-10 employees headed by CEO Natasha Sherwood, with COO and Development lead Tom Mudano, and a Controller, supported by technical instructors, program coordinators, and program assistants. The organization is governed independently as AmSkills, Inc., a Florida-incorporated nonprofit with no parent company.

Name

AmSkills

Legal name

AmSkills, Inc.

Website

https://amskills.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AmSkills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization operating two Tampa Bay training facilities that deliver industry-aligned manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and utilities apprenticeships, bootcamps, and youth programs to job seekers, students, and employer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Training & Workforce Upskilling (AM) (IMAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Certification & Credentialing (Operators, Engineers, Inspectors) (IMAAAJAD), Conferences, Workshops & Industry Events (AM Knowledge Sharing) (IMAAAJAL)

Keywords

• Workforce training services
• Manufacturing apprenticeships
• Technical career training
• Industry certifications
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Port Richey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Employer Partnership Services: AmSkills provides training and workforce development services to employer partners who recruit graduates for manufacturing, engineering, technical, and machining positions. Services include customized training, certifications, and career pathway development.
2. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, AmSkills receives donations from individuals and organizations, plus grants from government agencies (FL DOE, $600K award) and foundations (Duke Energy Foundation, ARM Institute/DOL grants).
3. Summer Camp Fees: Revenue from summer camp registrations: Robotics Summer Camp $259/week, 3D Printing Summer Camp $359/week.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AmSkills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization that delivers hands-on technical training programs, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and industry-recognized certifications to prepare job seekers, youth, and high school students for careers in advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and utilities. Programs are delivered at two physical training centers in Pasco and Pinellas counties and culminate in employer interviews, paid internships, or registered apprenticeship pathways.

Product overview

AmSkills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization offering a comprehensive suite of industry-aligned technical training programs and apprenticeships. The portfolio centers on Career Discovery Bootcamps (two-week entry-level job placement programs), Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeships, Rapid Hire Workshops, and Electronics Manufacturing Certifications. Youth programming includes Summer Technical Camps (3D Printing, Robotics), Utilities Bootcamp & Internship, Home School Technical Career Pathways, and High School Technical Support through the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing partnership. Training is delivered at two physical facilities (Workforce Innovation Center in Pasco County and Lealman Exchange in Pinellas County) and includes access to Amatrol's digital Learning Management System. All programs are designed to connect individuals with high-wage careers in manufacturing, utilities, and industrial maintenance through industry-recognized certifications and direct employer engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Discovery Bootcamp A fast-track, entry-level job placement program spanning two weeks that provides hands-on experience in hand tools, robotics, soldering, electrical systems, mechatronics fundamentals, print reading, and precision measurement. The program includes industry-recognized certifications, employer engagement activities, and guaranteed final-day interviews with hiring employers. Targets adult job seekers seeking entry into manufacturing.
• Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship A registered apprenticeship program for Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) roles, designed to develop skilled talent for advanced manufacturing and technical industries. Aligns with SACA C-101, C-102, and C-103 stackable micro-credentials. Targets adult job seekers pursuing long-term technical careers.
• Rapid Hire Workshops Employer-focused training workshops designed to rapidly prepare job seekers for specific employer hiring needs in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Sold to employer partners seeking pre-screened talent pipelines.
• Electronics Manufacturing and Soldering Certifications Industry-recognized electronics manufacturing and soldering certification training offered in partnership with Circuit Technology Training Inc. (CTTI). Provides certified instructors and credentialing at AmSkills' Pasco training facility for individuals pursuing electronics manufacturing careers.
• Utilities Bootcamp and Internship A career-focused program for high school juniors and seniors combining a one-week intensive bootcamp with a six-week paid internship at Pasco County Utilities. Covers foundational technical skills, workplace safety, and troubleshooting concepts used across infrastructure careers.
• 3D Printing Summer Camp A week-long summer camp for rising 9th-12th graders introducing advanced manufacturing skills including building robotic machines, coding movements, and competing in sorting and stacking challenges. Priced at $359 per week.
• Robotics Summer Camp A week-long robotics camp for rising 9th-12th graders held at the AmSkills Workforce Innovation Center and Lealman Exchange, featuring robotic machine building, movement coding, and sorting and stacking challenges. Priced at $259 per week.
• Summer Technical Camp An interactive summer camp introducing students to advanced manufacturing concepts and skills through hands-on activities at AmSkills training facilities.
• Home School Technical Career Pathways A technical training program for homeschool students delivered in partnership with Class Source, offering stackable micro-credentials including SACA C-101, C-102, and C-103 certifications that align with the Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. Provides job-ready technical skills and industry credentials.
• IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing (High School Technical Support) A four-year high school technical support partnership with Pasco County Schools covering Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing (Year 1), Introduction to Systems (Year 2), Mechatronics Systems (Year 3), and Digital Manufacturing Systems (Year 4). Includes Amatrol Learning Management System integration for digital education. Deployed across three Pasco County high schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% job placement rate for bootcamp graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• ChromalloycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Aerospace supplier Chromalloy partnered with AmSkills to recruit and train manufacturing talent for roles in engineering, technical, and machining positions. AmSkills provides workforce training for Chromalloy's new Oldsmar, Florida facility creating over 400 new jobs as part of their Tampa Bay expansion.
• Pasco County UtilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPasco County Utilities provides six-week paid internships for high school juniors and seniors who complete the Utilities Bootcamp at AmSkills. This program creates a direct pathway into future employment or advanced technical training.
• Circuit Technology Training Inc. (CTTI)coreTechnology or IntegrationAmSkills partners with CTTI to offer industry-recognized electronics manufacturing and soldering certification training. CTTI provides certified instructors and credentialing while AmSkills serves as the local training host site for Tampa-based courses.
• Class SourcesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Class Source, AmSkills delivers hands-on technical training to the homeschool community. Students gain job-ready technical skills, verified industry credentials, and a clear pathway into advanced manufacturing careers.
• Pasco County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmSkills supports the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing program across three high schools in partnership with Pasco County Schools. AmSkills provides technical support for instructors, curriculum guidance, train-the-trainer opportunities, and certification alignment.
• AmatrolsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAmSkills integrates Amatrol Learning Management System into the IGNITE program, providing digital education with interactive eLearning modules tied to hands-on trainers, standardized assessments, and progress tracking.
• American Metal MachinesecondaryOthersEmployer partner in Pasco County providing workforce training, certifications, and career pathways.
• Bay Area Manufacturers Association (BAMA)secondaryOthersEmployer partner in Pasco County providing workforce training, certifications, and career pathways.
• JabilsecondaryOthersEmployer partner in Pinellas County providing workforce training, certifications, and career pathways.
• Lockheed MartinsecondaryOthersEmployer partner in Pinellas County providing workforce training, certifications, and career pathways.
• ChromalloycoreOthersEmployer partner in Pinellas County providing workforce training, certifications, and career pathways.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing no-cost technical workforce training and job placement, primarily in IT but increasingly in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades — directly comparable mission, employer-driven model, and tuition-free/grant-funded economics to AmSkills.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit serving young adults with employer-aligned training and direct hiring partnerships; similar adult-job-seeker segment, employer-guaranteed interview model, and apprenticeship/job-placement orientation as AmSkills.
• Tooling U-SME: Provider of manufacturing-specific online training and certifications used by manufacturers and community colleges; comparable in manufacturing credentialing stack (AmSkills uses similar competency frameworks via SACA) and target audience of incumbent and aspiring manufacturing workers.
• NAF (National Academy Foundation): Nonprofit that builds career academies in high schools focused on industry-aligned pathways; directly comparable in delivering employer-aligned curriculum to high school students and creating talent pipelines — the same model AmSkills executes via the IGNITE program.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating workforce development programs across industries and geographies; overlaps with AmSkills on grant-funded adult training, employer partnerships, and credentialing, but operates at far greater scale and broader industry scope.
• National Fund for Workforce Solutions: National funder and intermediary coordinating regional workforce collaboratives; comparable in mission to align employer demand with training programs, but operates as a grantmaker/intermediary rather than direct training provider.
• JFF (Jobs for the Future): National nonprofit driving workforce transformation and apprenticeship expansion; comparable in apprenticeship-centric mission and employer partnership models, but at the policy/intermediary level rather than direct training delivery.

Others

• Amatrol: Technical training content and equipment provider whose Learning Management System is integrated into AmSkills' IGNITE program; comparable in mechatronics/industrial maintenance training stack, but operates upstream as content/equipment supplier rather than direct employer.

Regional players

• FloridaMakes: Florida-specific manufacturing extension partnership supporting workforce development and supplier competitiveness; comparable in Florida manufacturing workforce mission, but operates at the industry-network level rather than delivering direct training.
• CareerSource Florida: Statewide workforce development board administering publicly funded training and apprenticeships in Florida; comparable as a Florida-based workforce partner serving similar job-seeker populations, though AmSkills operates as a direct training provider rather than a funder/oversight body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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