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Employment Outlook
The Six Pathways
What is Manufacturing?
Manufacturing
- Assemblers - Machine Operators - Industrial Engineers - Production Managers - Computer Installers/ Repairers - Manufacturing Engineers - Lab Technicians - Environmental Engineers
There are thousands of challenging educational and training opportunities within the high-skilled world of Manufacturing. Learners need a solid background in math, science and technical skills. Education and training can be obtained in high schools, technical colleges, two-year commu- nity colleges, four-year colleges/universities, apprenticeship programs and career technical schools/institutes. Along the way, career guidance professionals assist learners in assessing their educational goals, interests, abilities and skills to facilitate a good match to the cluster's many pathway options. Learners partici- pate in relevant educational opportunities framed in the context of the cluster. They gain knowledge and skills through coordinated workplace learning experi- ences such as site visits, job shadowing and internships. If they choose, they may achieve valuable skill certifications that lead to employment. Colleges and universities offer advanced degrees and industry certifications that prepare learners for professional and technical careers. Appren- ticeship programs prepare learners for journeyworker status. Industry plays a major role in training and career development by supporting apprenticeships, training, joint industry/school programs and industry training leading to certifica- tion and college credit.
- Production - Manufacturing Production Process Development - Maintenance, Installation and Repair - Quality Assurance - Logistics and Inventory Control - Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance
This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermedi- ate or final products. Careers also include related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.
Despite improvements in production technology and rising imports, manufacturing employment is expected to increase slightly as strong demand continues for high- tech electrical goods and pharmaceuticals.
How to Pursue an Education
Example Jobs
My Best Choice
My two best path choice would be Production or Manufacturing Production Process Development. I like to build things, but I also like to design the objects to be built. I might want try and find a middle ground of the two. My best job choices would be Assembler or Production Manager.
