I’m a Tool & Die Maker with over a decade of hands-on experience in the heart of American manufacturing. I graduated with honors in Precision Machining and have worked my way through the trades—from CNC programming and stamping dies to plastic injection molds and industrial maintenance.

After years of seeing the skilled trades struggle to find qualified workers—and young people struggle to find purpose—I realized something had to change. That’s why I founded the American Manufacturing Academy: to train the next generation of proud, skilled American tradesmen without all the unnecessary fluff.

AMA was built for people like me—those who learn by doing, who value hard work, and who believe that a good job doesn’t have to come from a four-year degree. This isn’t just a training center. It’s a mission to rebuild the backbone of American industry, one student at a time.

At AMA, we believe students shouldn’t have to waste time and money on unnecessary classes just to learn their trade. Unlike traditional four-year colleges that pile on general education requirements, AMA offers a direct path to mastering real-world skills. Our programs are streamlined, focused, and built to get students job-ready without the burden of added expenses or irrelevant coursework. It’s all about training that matters—nothing more, nothing less.

— Brody Moore, Founder