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Explore Manufacturing in High School

From robotics to engineering, the world of manufacturing is filled with in-demand professions focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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Jump-Start a STEM Career in High School with Career Readiness Education

The Benefits of High School STEM Programs

Manufacturing jobs build futures—literally. Nearly every aspect of our daily lives was built or innovated by someone in a manufacturing career path. Through career readiness education, K12-powered students can discover high-demand jobs that fit their interests in STEM. With pathways that emphasize technology, such as robotics and mechatronics, students can prepare to enter a high-tech field after high school.

Students in manufacturing pathways can:

  • Explore the vast, impactful career options in manufacturing

  • Learn the fundamental science and math behind engineering

  • Discover the world of robots and the technology behind them

  • Develop the basic skills needed to work in construction

  • Prepare for industry certification exams while earning a high school diploma

STEM Career Paths* at Destinations Career Academy

  • Engineering/Technology Pathway
  • Advanced Manufacturing Pathway
  • Heavy Machine Operations Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway

Engineering/Technology Pathway

From the roads we drive on to the cars we drive in, engineers are responsible for making our world "work." The Engineering/Technology Pathway prepares students for STEM-focused professions. Students start by learning the basic principles of engineering and mechanics. Then they move into learning skills that engineers use daily, such as architectural drawing.

Advanced Manufacturing Pathway

Manufacturing jobs require precise skills and deep knowledge of the mechanics behind production. In this pathway, students gain both, as they prepare for in-demand manufacturing occupations like machining or welding. This course of study starts with the fundamentals of manufacturing, and then moves into technical skills courses like Manufacturing Process Development.

Heavy Machine Operations Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway

Skilled construction careers, such as equipment operation, are always in high demand because of its niche skill set and rapidly growing industry. As most of these skills are learned through apprenticeship, this pathway prepares students to obtain this sought-after role. Gaining the basic professional and technical skills needed to thrive in construction, students in this pathway graduate ready to pursue apprenticeship.

*Career fields and pathways vary by school. Check with your school for its current offerings.

STEM Career Paths for High Schoolers

As our world grows more technological, so do manufacturing career opportunities. See how your teen can explore potential professions while gaining diverse experience in STEM-related fields.

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STEM Career Paths for High Schoolers

As our world grows more technological, so do manufacturing career opportunities. See how your teen can explore potential professions while gaining diverse experience in STEM-related fields.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is STEM important in high school?

Learning STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in high school is important for getting ahead in a related career field. With almost 10 million STEM-related jobs in the U.S. with a median annual pay of over $80,000, these roles are both in-demand and highly competitive. High school students at Destinations Career Academy can get a head start on a STEM career and graduate high school with the experience and skills needed to compete for these jobs.

What are the benefits of STEM education?

Learning STEM in high school does more than prepare students for a career. STEM subjects teach students professional and personal skills that can apply to all aspects of life. Through scientific method and experimentation, which is at the heart of STEM, students learn methods to approach problems and discover solutions. And STEM projects help students build critical thinking skills while practicing teamwork and creativity.

What are some STEM careers?

From healthcare physicians and nurses to structural engineers and contractors, careers that are based in STEM principles (like math and science) are considered STEM careers. Today, STEM careers include the following areas:

  • Chemistry

  • Computer science

  • Engineering

  • Environmental science

  • Geosciences

  • Life sciences

  • Mathematics

  • Physics/astronomy

The STEM career field is always evolving, along with the science and technology it underwrites. The most in-demand STEM career in 10 years may not even exist today.

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