Manufacturing Technology

●​ Introduce students to emerging and advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), robotics, automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). ●​ Encourage students to analyze the impact of these policies on manufacturing operations, employment, and competitiveness.

Extension

Resources/ Suggested Lesson(s) ●​ Career One Stop ●​ You Science ●​ Manufacturing Pathway Skills: Students are able to explain the path to their future careers. ●​ Students are able to identify and describe the required skills and training for their desired future careers. Scaffolded Learning: ●​ Create a presentation about Technology Careers. What are the top, high-wage, in-demand technology careers in your area? What are the required skills and training for the career? What is the career outlook? ●​ Create a Flipgrid, poster, Google Slides presentation, website, or other visual display that answers these questions.

Vocabulary

●​ Trade School ●​ Apprentice ●​ Occupation ●​ Profession ●​ Trade ●​ Career Pathway