SET+ (SET Plus) is a collaborative program that combines two years of academic and technical instruction with two years of related, paid work experience with a sponsor company. Students accepted into the program attend classes two days a week at Calhoun Community College and work three days a week for the sponsor company. The graduates of this program earn an Associate of Applied Science in Systems Engineering Technology.

What Makes the SET+ Program Different?

SET+ students earn a wage while attending college and gain priceless work experience with a leading companies. Over two years, students can earn enough to cover all of a their education expenses. There are also potential grants, scholarships, and financial aid. In addition to the standard SET curriculum, students will receive employability skills, specialized advanced training, and IT industry certifications including CompTIA Security+®, and CompTIA Project+®.

What About After Graduation?

While not guaranteed, there will be opportunities for the sponsor company to hire graduates as full time employees. Graduates of the SET+ program will be equipped with the skills and experience that many companies are actively seeking.

Sponsor Companies

Linc Research

Linc Research, Inc. is an engineering services company specializing in structural engineering, technology transfer, optics technology development and test, software engineering development and test, and programmatic support areas for NASA, DOD and Commercial missions. We desire to be problem solvers and innovators of solutions; i.e., the issues that keep you awake at night. Linc Research is an SBA certified HUBZone small business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama and has built its foundation on serving: 1) the unique high technology needs of Federal Agencies, and 2) the needs of the community in which we have chosen to work and live.

Victory Solutions

Victory Solutions, Inc was founded in 2006 by Ms. Kris McGuire.  The company is classified as a service disabled and woman owned small business, as well as a small business.  Victory Solutions is a NASA and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Prime Contractor as well as a subcontractor to multiple large businesses.  We focus on Configuration and Data Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems Engineering, IT Operations, Uncrewed Systems and numerous other engineering disciplines.   Victory Solutions is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama with additional work locations in Louisiana, California, Colorado, and Alaska.

VETS LLC

VETS, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Madison, Alabama. Our mission is to transform the future through innovative digital engineering, collaborative ecosystems, and enduring solutions that advance society, strengthen global security, and create life-changing impacts.

At VETS, LLC, we specialize in integrating innovative technologies into customer workflows, ensuring a seamless transition from traditional methods to advanced digital practices. Our solutions empower clients with fast, efficient, and accurate design and development processes, crucial in today’s competitive market.

Working with VETS, LLC means embracing an integrated approach to digital transformation. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including engineering expertise, sales and integration of Dassault Systèmes software tools, and specialized consulting support. As a proud DoD SkillBridge Employer, we are dedicated to helping veterans transition to the workforce by providing valuable upskilling opportunities and on-the-job training.

VETS, LLC, is committed to not only providing cutting-edge solutions but also serving as a catalyst for positive change. Our focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital twins, and digital thread positions us as a leader in shaping the future of high-tech industries, as well as driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

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