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