Your Future
in Manufacturing
Why Advanced Manufacturing?
Manufacturing is the process of making value-added products using humans and technology, that businesses then sell to consumers. It is a dynamic, engaging, highly-technical career field involving the latest technology, with endless possibilities.
Manufacturing Skills
- Communication & collaboration
- Problem solving
- Work ethic
- Dependability
- Desire to advance
- Leadership
- Innovation in thinking and doing
Manufacturing Environment
- Values teamwork
- Has dedicated employees
- Is safe
- Is clean and efficient
- Is well-lit and organized
- Promotes problem solving as part of the culture
- Where you can be proud of something you make
Explore
Manufacturing
Do you want to experience the world of manufacturing and the amazing careers that exist? Check out the links below.
Find an Internship
Minnesota
SciTech
MAKE Book Series
EDUCATE, INSPIRE &Â EQUIP
THE NEXT GENERATION
MAKE's kids' book series - Blake Explores Manufacturing and Blake Prepares for Manufacturing - introduces children to the world of manufacturing through storytelling.
Written and published by MAKE, the books follow Blake as he learns about what it takes to succeed in his dad's manufacturing business.
Each story offers a fun, age-appropriate way for students to understand how manufacturing impacts our daily lives.
How to Get There
Interested in learning more about a specific career in manufacturing? Selecting the right Career Pathway is the way to jump into advanced manufacturing. Following a career pathway will help prepare you for high-paying careers in advanced manufacturing.
Certifications can set you apart as a skilled candidate for employment, and earning one or more may result in higher wages and advancement opportunities. Pursue a certification via the links below:
Need help paying for college? Scholarships are a great way to reduce the cost of your education. Explore and apply for scholarships from reputable organizations and institutions below:
Minnesota State
MPMA
SME
AWS
Mike Rowe Works
FMA
Find Scholarships for College
Industry Week List
Workforce
Training
Keeping and retaining good talent can be a challenge in today's economy. With the right skills and knowledge, you can make yourself (and your employees) invaluable.
If you are seeking rapid and specific training in advanced manufacturing for yourself or your employees, check out these providers below:
Career
Outlook
What does the future of Advanced Manufacturing look like? Check it out by navigating to the resources below.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Employment Outlook Projections
Enterprise Minnesota
Resources and Research
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industries at a Glance
The Manufacturing Institute
Reports