Skilled Trades: Manufacturing Careers

Learn how to jump-start a career in the manufacturing trades. Get real-world examples that illustrate what manufacturing jobs look like and how to break into this growing field.

Introduction

• What is manufacturing?
• A brief history of manufacturing

1. Manufacturing Careers

• Manufacturing processes
• The importance of manufacturing careers
• What does the job look like?
• My story

2. Challenges and Opportunities

• The skilled workforce
• Educational pathways

3. Real-World Examples

• Davies High School
• IYRS School of Technology & Trades
• Electronic circuit boards
• Ira Green
• Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

4. Where Do I Start?

• Preparing to apply
• Where to go from here