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IMTS Student Summit
North America’s largest manufacturing event includes an area that is dedicated to students who are thinking about manufacturing. |
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Manufacturing Day
The next annual Manufacturing Day is October 2, 2015. Manufacturing facilities across the country open their doors to visitors. Visit the site and click on “Attend an Event.” |
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Smartforce
Why are careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) so meaningful? This page aimed at both students and their parents offers answers. |
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LaunchPoint TV Show
“LaunchPoint” tells the stories of real manufacturing professionals. Watch episodes online. |
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Career Me
Learn about manufacturing career paths, as well as educational options to prepare for various advanced manufacturing jobs. |
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Manufacturing is Cool
Explore this interactive site created by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. |
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The M List
These community colleges and technical schools let students earn skills certifications endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers as a standard part of the schools’ programs. |
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Change the Perception
Manufacturing skills instructor Ryan Pohl blogs about manufacturing to counter the false perception people have about this field. |
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FIRST Robotics
Robotics competitions are a sport for people who like machinery. Various organizations facilitate different styles of competitive robotics events. Check out FIRST Robotics as well as the two other organizations below. |
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National Robotics League
Organized by the National Tooling and Machining Association, the NRL emphasizes combat robotics. |
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National Robotics Challenge
Competitors in the NRC can stay with it and keep advancing for years. Contests are available at levels ranging from sixth grade through graduate school. |
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Further Resources
Here are even more resources related to pursuing a manufacturing career. The page includes links to organizations offering scholarships or financial aid for manufacturing-related education. |