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Manufacturing

Explore Manufacturing

Is your child interested in robotics, engineering, or science? Get your child started in a reliable career in manufacturing. The industry is projected to have 2.4 million available jobs up to 2028, according to a 2018 Deloitte study3. And as the industry continues to become more tech-savvy—applying a digital edge to manufacturing, construction, and STEM jobs has never been more critical. Modern manufacturing leans heavily on robotics and mechatronics for automation, making it an ideal career field for those who want to pursue math and science without being confined to a traditional lab.

Career pathways include:

Is your child interested in robotics, engineering, or science? Get your child started in a reliable career in manufacturing. The industry is projected to have 2.4 million available jobs up to 2028, according to a 2018 Deloitte study3. And as the industry continues to become more tech-savvy—applying a digital edge to manufacturing, construction, and STEM jobs has never been more critical. Modern manufacturing leans heavily on robotics and mechatronics for automation, making it an ideal career field for those who want to pursue math and science without being confined to a traditional lab.

Career pathways include:

Engineering/Technology Pathway

Engineers make the world work. This pathway starts with the fundamentals of engineering and progresses into more targeted learning. Students gain the knowledge and skills for jobs such as surveying and mapping technician and engineer.

Students will:

  • Discover areas of specialization and what it takes to succeed as an engineer

  • Learn product design from concept to manufacturing

  • Study the physical and chemical principles applied in engineering

  • See how engineers create work that improves societies around the world

9th GRADE 10th GRADE 11th GRADE 12th GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Engineering Explorations

Engineering Fundamentals 1

Engineering Fundamentals 2

Engineering Drawing and Design 1

Engineering Drawing and Design 2

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

NOCTI Pre-Engineering/
Engineering Technology

Surveying and Mapping Technician

Drafter

Civil Engineering Technician

Civil Engineer

Industrial Engineering Technician

Industrial Engineer

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechanical Engineer

9th GRADE

Engineering Explorations

10th GRADE

Engineering Fundamentals 1

Engineering Fundamentals 2

11th GRADE

Engineering Drawing and Design 1

Engineering Drawing and Design 2

12th GRADE

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

NOCTI Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology

POTENTIAL JOBS

Surveying and Mapping Technician

Drafter

Civil Engineering Technician

Civil Engineer

Industrial Engineering Technician

Industrial Engineer

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechanical Engineer

LEARN MORE ABOUT ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Advanced Manufacturing Pathway

Everyone relies on manufactured goods—your child can help create them. In this pathway, students learn how to integrate technological processes into advanced manufacturing. This pathway teaches the skills for jobs that may include machinist, welder, chemical technician, and more.

  • Develop foundational skills related to basic manufacturing

  • Build skills around automated systems to understand their use in manufacturing

  • Understand the fundamentals of automation in robotics and electrical work

  • Learn real-world applications and build manufacturing processes

9th GRADE 10th GRADE 11th GRADE 12th GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Manufacturing Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])

Fundamentals of Manufacturing

Manufacturing Systems (PBL)

Manufacturing Product Development

Lean Manufacturing and Automation

Manufacturing Process Development 1

Manufacturing Process Development 2

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

NOCTI Manufacturing Technology

MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Manufacturing Process and Production Module

Machinist

Industrial Production Manager

Stationary Engineer/Boiler Operator

Welder/Cutter/
Solderer/ Brazier

Quality Control Inspector

9th GRADE

Manufacturing Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])

10th GRADE

Fundamentals of Manufacturing

Manufacturing Systems (PBL)

11th GRADE

Manufacturing Product Development

Lean Manufacturing and Automation

12th GRADE

Manufacturing Process Development 1

Manufacturing Process Development 2

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

NOCTI Manufacturing Technology

MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Manufacturing Process and Production Module

POTENTIAL JOBS

Machinist

Industrial Production Manager

Stationary Engineer/Boiler Operator

Welder/Cutter/Solderer/Brazier

Quality Control Inspector

LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Heavy Machine Operations Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway

Knowing how to operate machinery that helps create essential structures is a sought-after skill. This pathway prepares students for a career in equipment operations for industries like construction and machining. They’ll begin with a general exploration of construction and move into the specifics of machinery.

Students will:

  • Explore the many facets of the construction world to find their interest

  • Develop the mathematics skills necessary for the construction field

  • Learn about construction equipment and its various functions

  • Learn what it takes to maintain heavy machinery for construction

9th GRADE 10th GRADE 11th GRADE 12th GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Construction Explorations

Basic Grade and Construction Math

Basic Construction Equipment Fundamentals

Basic Maintenance of Mobile Equipment

N/A

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

Construction Equipment Operator

Derrick Operator–Oil and Gas

9th GRADE

Construction Explorations

10th GRADE

Basic Grade and Construction Math

Basic Construction Equipment Fundamentals

11th GRADE

Basic Maintenance of Mobile Equipment

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ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

POTENTIAL JOBS

Construction Equipment Operator

Derrick Operator–Oil and Gas

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  • Surveying and Mapping Technician

Machinist

Machinists use tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to produce precision metal parts. They may produce large quantities of one part, or they may produce small batches or one-of-a-kind items. The parts that machinists make range from simple steel bolts to titanium bone screws for orthopedic implants. Hydraulic parts, antilock brakes, and automobile pistons are other widely known products that machinists make. Shift work is often required.

2020 Median Starting Starting Salary1
$45,483

Projected New Jobs, 2019-20292
12,400

Expected Percentage Growth in No. of Jobs, 2019-20292
3% (Average)

Typical Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or GED, plus courses in vo-tech advanced manufacturing program or community college program, as well as on-the-job training

Stationary Engineer/Boiler Operator

Stationary engineers and boiler operators operate engines, boilers, and related equipment for the safe and efficient operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors for large commercial (e.g., hospitals, universities) and industrial facilities. They start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment. They monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure that equipment operates safely and within established limits. They use sophisticated electrical and electronic test equipment to service, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Shift work is often required.

2020 Median Starting Starting Salary1
$52,989

Projected New Jobs, 2019-20292
800

Expected Percentage Growth in No. of Jobs, 2019-20292
2% (Slower than average)

Typical Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or GED, including relevant coursework in mechanical and technical subjects, plus an apprenticeship or significant on-the-job training

Surveying and Mapping Technician

Surveying and mapping technicians assist surveyors and cartographers in making maps and carrying out site surveys to accurately record property and jurisdictional boundaries, bodies of water, elevation, and other geographical features. Surveying technicians spend much of their day outside, searching for prior survey points such as boundary stones, operating surveying equipment, and marking boundaries. Either on site or back at the office, they enter data into a software so that the surveyor may prepare a site map. Mapping technicians help cartographers (map makers) produce and update maps, using computers to combine data from different sources. Mapping technicians may use drones to take aerial photos that help inform the map-making process, and they may use software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

2020 Median Starting Starting Salary1
$42,606

Projected New Jobs, 2019-20292
400

Expected Percentage Growth in No. of Jobs, 2019-20292
1% (Slower than average)

Typical Entry-Level Education
For surveying technicians, a high school diploma or GED, plus on-the-job training. For mapping technicians, facility with Geographic Information System (GIS) software is usually also needed.

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1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Wednesday, September 1, 2020.
2Burning Glass Labor Insights, accessed October 16, 2020. Data is median salary for job postings with that job title, with typical minimum education requirements for that job title (as shown in chart on this page) and 0-2 years of experience, from October 1, 2019, to September 20, 2020.
3 2018 Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute skills gap and future of work study
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**Stride Career Prep is a program for grades 9–12. At some schools, career exploration is offered in middle school.
†Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.

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