Career Clusters & Pathways
Career Clusters & Pathways
Focusing Education on the Future!
Focusing Education on the Future!
Preparing for Success in
Preparing for Success in
Manufacturing
Prepares learners for careers in planning,
managing, and performing the processing of
materials into intermediate or final products.
Careers include related professional and
technical support activities such as production
planning and control, maintenance and
manufacturing/process engineering.
Employment is expected to increase slightly as
strong demand continues for high-tech electrical
goods and pharmaceuticals.
Necessary Skills and Traits
Necessary Skills and Traits
Solid background in math, science and
Solid background in math, science and
technical skills
technical skills
Knowledgeable in their subject
Knowledgeable in their subject
Industry also plays a major role in
Industry also plays a major role in
training/career development by supporting
training/career development by supporting
apprenticeships, training, joint
apprenticeships, training, joint
industry/school programs and industry
industry/school programs and industry
training leading to certification and college
training leading to certification and college
credit.
Preparing for Success in
Preparing for Success in
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Production
Manufacturing Production Process Development
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Preparing for Success in
Preparing for Success in
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Pathway Major Courses
Pathway Major Courses
3 + 1 3 + 1
To complete a pathway, one must take THREE Pathway Required Conc
To complete a pathway, one must take THREE Pathway Required Concentration entration Courses and ONE additional Pathway Elective Course.
Courses and ONE additional Pathway Elective Course.
Pathway Concentration Courses (3) Pathway Concentration Courses (3)
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– Arc Welding IArc Welding I –
– Electrical Systems I*Electrical Systems I* –
– Introduction to Manufacturing/Engineering SciencesIntroduction to Manufacturing/Engineering Sciences –
– Introduction to Precision MachiningIntroduction to Precision Machining
Pathway Elective Courses (1) Pathway Elective Courses (1)
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– Apprenticeship/InternshipApprenticeship/Internship –
– Electrical I*Electrical I* –
– Foundations of Engineering and TechnologyFoundations of Engineering and Technology –
– Introduction to Construction*Introduction to Construction* –
– Occupational Safety & FundamentalsOccupational Safety & Fundamentals –
– Other Pathway Concentration Course Other Pathway Concentration Course
Career Cluster Area: Manufacturing Career Pathway: Production
Other Recommended Electives
Other Recommended Electives
Production
Production
Algebra I
Algebra I
Informal Geometry
Informal Geometry
Modern Language
Modern Language
Physical Science
Physical Science
Pre
Post
Post
-
-
Secondary
Secondary
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Production
Production
Technical Colleges
Technical Colleges
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– Electrical Control Electrical Control Systems
Systems –
– Industrial Mechanical Industrial Mechanical Technology
Technology –
– Industrial Motor Industrial Motor Control
Control –
– Machine Tool Machine Tool Technology Technology –
– Welding & JoiningWelding & Joining Technology
Technology
Colleges/Universities
Colleges/Universities
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– Applied Science in Applied Science in Technology
Technology –
– Design EngineeringDesign Engineering –
– Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering –
– Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering –
Careers in
Careers in
Production
Production
Assembler Assembler Instrument Maker Instrument Maker Manager, Supervisor Manager, Supervisor Production Associate Production Associate
Sheet Metal Worker Sheet Metal Worker
Electrical Installer Electrical Installer Machinist Machinist Bookbinder Bookbinder Machine Operator Machine Operator Millwright Millwright Painter Painter Welder Welder Repairer Repairer CNC Technician CNC Technician Calibration Technician Calibration Technician
Hand Packer and
Hand Packer and
Packager
Packager
Medical Appliance Maker
Medical Appliance Maker
Pattern & Model Maker
Pattern & Model Maker
Solderer
Solderer and and BrazerBrazer Equipment Assembler
Equipment Assembler
CNC Programmer
CNC Programmer
Electrical Installer and
Electrical Installer and
Repairer
Repairer
Hoist and Winch Operator
Hoist and Winch Operator
Precision Optical Goods
Precision Optical Goods
Worker
Worker
Tool and Die Maker
Tool and Die Maker
Automated Manufacturing Automated Manufacturing Tech Tech CNC Operator CNC Operator
Employment Outlook
Employment Outlook
Production
Production
Individuals with a broad range of
Individuals with a broad range of
skills or a specific skill that cannot be
skills or a specific skill that cannot be
automated will experience job growth
automated will experience job growth
and find their services in demand.
and find their services in demand.
Welders, tool and die makers, and
Welders, tool and die makers, and
multiple machine operators are
multiple machine operators are
examples of these growth occupations.
examples of these growth occupations.
Preparing for Success in
Preparing for Success in
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Production
Process Development
Pathway Major Courses
Pathway Major Courses
3 + 1 3 + 1
To complete a pathway, one must take THREE Pathway Required Conc
To complete a pathway, one must take THREE Pathway Required Concentration entration Courses and ONE additional Pathway Elective Course.
Courses and ONE additional Pathway Elective Course.
Pathway Concentration Courses (3)
Pathway Concentration Courses (3)
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– Integrating SystemsIntegrating Systems –
– Intro to Manufacturing/Engineering ScienceIntro to Manufacturing/Engineering Science –
– Mechanical/Electrical Systems IMechanical/Electrical Systems I
Pathway Elective Courses (1)
Pathway Elective Courses (1)
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– Apprenticeship/InternshipApprenticeship/Internship –
– Drafting Technology: IntroductionDrafting Technology: Introduction –
– Foundations of Engineering and TechnologyFoundations of Engineering and Technology
Career Cluster Area: Manufacturing
Other Recommended Electives
Other Recommended Electives
Manufacturing Production Process
Manufacturing Production Process
Development
Development
Algebra I
Algebra I
Informal Geometry
Informal Geometry
Introduction to Engineering Drawing
Introduction to Engineering Drawing
Peer Leadership
Peer Leadership
Pre Algebra
Pre Algebra
Pre
Post
Post
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-
Secondary
Secondary
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Manufacturing Production Process
Manufacturing Production Process
Development
Development
Technical Colleges
Technical Colleges
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– Electrical Control Electrical Control Systems
Systems –
– Industrial Mechanical Industrial Mechanical Tech
Tech –
– Industrial Motor Industrial Motor Control
Control
Colleges/Universities
Colleges/Universities
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– Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering –
Careers in
Careers in
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Production Process Development
Production Process Development
Design Engineer
Design Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Engineer
Engineer
Production Manager
Production Manager
Supervisor
Supervisor
Labor Relations
Labor Relations
Manager
Manager
Engineering
Engineering
Technician
Technician
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Technician
Technician
Purchasing Agent
Purchasing Agent
Electrical Technician
Electrical Technician
Power Generating and
Power Generating and
Reactor Plant Operator
Reactor Plant Operator
Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Precision Inspector,
Precision Inspector,
Tester and Grader
Tester and Grader
Process Improvement
Process Improvement
Technician
Technician
Electronic Technician
Electronic Technician
and Technologist
and Technologist
Employment Outlook
Employment Outlook
Manufacturing Production
Manufacturing Production
Process Development
Process Development
Employment in some of the
Employment in some of the
occupations in this pathway are
occupations in this pathway are
predicted to grow more slowly than the
predicted to grow more slowly than the
average because of increasing
average because of increasing
automation in the manufacturing sector.
automation in the manufacturing sector.
Electrical engineering positions will
Electrical engineering positions will
grow about as fast as the average.
Preparing for Success in
Preparing for Success in
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Maintenance, Installation
& Repair
Pathway Major Courses
Pathway Major Courses
3 + 1 3 + 1
To complete a pathway, one must take THREE Pathway Required Conc
To complete a pathway, one must take THREE Pathway Required Concentration entration Courses and ONE additional Pathway Elective Course.
Courses and ONE additional Pathway Elective Course.
Pathway Concentration Courses (3)
Pathway Concentration Courses (3)
–
– Arc Welding IArc Welding I –
– Electrical Systems IElectrical Systems I –
– Intro to Manufacturing/Engineering SciencesIntro to Manufacturing/Engineering Sciences –
– Introduction to Precision MachiningIntroduction to Precision Machining
Pathway Elective Courses (1)
Pathway Elective Courses (1)
–
– Apprenticeship/InternshipApprenticeship/Internship –
– Drafting Technology: IntroductionDrafting Technology: Introduction –
– Engineering ConceptsEngineering Concepts –
– Other Pathway Concentration CourseOther Pathway Concentration Course
Career Cluster Area: Manufacturing
Other Recommended Electives
Other Recommended Electives
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Algebra I
Algebra I
Informal Geometry
Informal Geometry
Integrating Systems
Integrating Systems
Physical Science
Physical Science
Pre
Post
Post
-
-
Secondary
Secondary
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Technical Colleges
Technical Colleges
–
– Electrical Control Electrical Control Systems
Systems –
– Industrial Mechanical Industrial Mechanical Technician
Technician –
– Industrial Motor Industrial Motor Control
Control –
– Machine Tool TechMachine Tool Tech –
– Welding & Joining Welding & Joining Tech
Tech
Colleges/Universities
Colleges/Universities
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– Applied Science in Applied Science in Technology
Technology –
– Design EngineeringDesign Engineering –
– Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering –
– Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering –
– Mechanical Mechanical Engineering Engineering
Careers in
Careers in
Maintenance, Installation
Maintenance, Installation
& Repair
& Repair
Computer Installer/Repairer Computer Installer/Repairer Facility Electrician Facility Electrician Instrument Control Instrument Control Technician Technician Job/Fixture Designer Job/Fixture DesignerLaser Systems Technician
Laser Systems Technician
Maintenance Repairer Maintenance Repairer CNC Programmer CNC Programmer Computer Maintenance Computer Maintenance Technician Technician
Industrial Facilities Manager
Industrial Facilities Manager
Industrial Maintenance Industrial Maintenance Electrician Electrician Industrial Maintenance Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Mechanic
Instrument Calibration and
Instrument Calibration and
Repairer
Repairer
Security System Installer/Repairer
Security System Installer/Repairer
CNC Specialist/CNC Operator CNC Specialist/CNC Operator Electrical Equipment Electrical Equipment Installer/Repairer Installer/Repairer
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Industrial Electronic
Industrial Electronic
Installer/Repairer
Installer/Repairer
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Plumber, Pipe Fitter and Steam
Plumber, Pipe Fitter and Steam
Fitter
Fitter
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Machinist/Welder
