The Production & Manufacturing Institute
Overview
THE INSTITUTE
STUDENTS
Thinking about the Institute? You should join us!
WE PACK IN A LOT
Looking for a way to REALLY learn about career opportunities?
THIS IS IT. You'll...
Learn by doing. You learn about careers in engineering, manufacturing, engineering, management, assembly, and more.
Manufacture. You' work with a product team that designs, manufactures, and sells products to real customers.
Visit Companies. You visit companies, professionals, and leaders to learn about what's out there.
Get the "Inside Track." You learn about the industry, how to prepare for your career, and what it takes to succeed.
Benefit for Life. We give you practical experience and a head start that will benefit your entire career.
WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT?
That depends on what you put into it.
Those who demonstrate hard work and commitment gain the most. They find ways to learn new things about the industry, careers, and processes they can add to their toolkit.
Some of the benefits include:
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Working directly with industry professionals.
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Hands-on instruction
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Exposure to many career pathways and shown how to pursue them
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High school credit (.5 Elective Credits granted by most high schools for work completed. Check with your high school counselor for details.)
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Rewards!! You can participate in a points program to earn valuable incentives.
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Exclusive tours of companies and colleges designed to accelerate your career.
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New friends as you work as a company.
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Opportunity to earn stipends based on profitability and performance.
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Swag - lots of t-shirts, bags, and materials.
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Industry exposure and training unique to this program.
SUCCESS SKILLS
Some call them "soft skills" or "durable skills." Employers know that these are VALUABLE skills they seek. We help you develop them at the Institute.
Employees with skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership are highly valued.
These skills will set you apart and help you accelerate no matter your career interest. You'll promote faster, earn more, and achieve goals better when you master success factors.
Superintendent Kyle Rydell of West Valley SD visits with Drea about their firepit project using the CNC plasma cutter.
Michael and his team created a production process using Kreg jigs to manufacture patio benches as a product line.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
You don't need to have technical skills to join us. Part of the experience is to gain exposure to tools, techniques, and processes to see if it's of interest.
We won't make you a master technician or welder in 3 weeks. However, we will introduce you to MANY hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing skills.
You'll learn the essentials of production operations, quality, profitability, and more. Each product is different, so some gain specific expertise, but everyone gains new technical skills no matter their experience.
NETWORKING
You gain access.
The best opportunities come to those who take advantage of meeting industry leaders, executives, and professionals. You'll gain tips from the pros on careers and how to prepare for them.
Many Institute grads have gone to work for our sponsor employers as interns or full-time employees!
It's often as important WHO you know as WHAT you know. We give you exposure to the people and places you can start your future!
Students visit the community college and other sites to experience career pathways and opportunities.
Participants visit several employer sites to see manufacturing in practice and learn about many careers available to them.
PATHWAY PREPARATION
Participants learn about multiple pathways to pursue post-graduation career options. We show them steps to pursue:
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4-year university options
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2-year college degrees
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1-year college certificates
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Registered apprenticeships
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Industry recognized credentials
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Military
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Direct-to-work
No matter their choice, there are ways to get ready and achieve success.
WHAT WE COVER
Some of the things we cover are:
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Product Design
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Shop Production
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Quality Management
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Intro to Engineering Concepts
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Production Planning
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Demand Management
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Process Improvement
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Customer Service & Sales
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Marketing & Promotion
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Technical Skills
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...and so much more!!
NEXT STEP?
To take the next step, sign up for our information emails to stay in touch and receive updates. Applications become available in March.
Download Our Guide!
Check out our new booklet - "Experience Manufacturing." It outlines the Institute, its background, the program's impact, and how we plan to grow. This 28-page guide shares more details about where we've been and where we're going to help better prepare high school graduates for their future.