Manufacturing
The Manufacturing cluster focuses on careers in planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.
Each lesson below includes an instructional video, lesson plan, and a student test or activity.
Cluster Overview: Manufacturing
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the career pathways and some corresponding occupations within the Manufacturing CTE cluster.
Introduction to Manufacturing
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the fundamentals of the Manufacturing industry.
CNC Manufacturing
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn what CNC machines are and how they’re used in different manufacturing processes.
Tool and Die Manufacturing
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn how tools and dies are used in manufacturing to create accurate and affordable goods.
Basic Principles of Manual Manufacturing & Robotics
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn how manual and automated processes are used and the role of robotics in the manufacturing industry.
Safety Planning in Manufacturing
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn how safety measures are designed and implemented for different manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing Blueprints
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn what manufacturing blueprints are and how they benefit the customer and the manufacturer.
Key concepts of Manufacturing condensed into a series of short instructional videos around a similar topic.
MyCareerCorner 6
MyCareerCorner is a series of short, 3–5-minute video Q&A from individuals across different careers and occupations giving insight and advice about their job, industry, and real-life professional experiences. Each MyCareerCorner episode includes an online activity that will challenge students to think deeper about the cluster and apply what they’ve learned.
Teamwork: An Essential Skill in Manufacturing with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have determined the value of teamwork in the workforce and reflected on a time when they struggled to work as a team.
Manufacturing Careers: Experience and Safety with Tracy Beam
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will understand the importance of experience and safety skills in the manufacturing industry and considered how to begin gaining experience of their own.
The Future of Manufacturing with Kevin Frodermann
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have considered where the manufacturing industry is headed and what it could mean for those entering the field.
Essential Skills for Robotics & Manufacturing with Kevin Frodermann
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored key skills in the robotics and manufacturing industries and considered how to start developing them.
Exploring a Career in Manufacturing with Kevin Frodermann
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have heard advice for beginning a career manufacturing and considered whether this field could be a good fit.
Manufacturing & Automation with Kevin Frodermann
Upon completion of this Microlesson, students will have explored how automation is used in manufacturing and considered how it may impact the industry in the future.