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Prepare for Your Manufacturing Career
From middle school exploration to paid internships, discover training that starts real careers right here in Cincinnati.
Training Partners
Proud to partner with local Cincinnati programs to help you get the skills you need to launch your manufacturing career.
Student Pathways to Manufacturing
Action steps to take in junior high through high school to get familiar with opportunities in the manufacturing industry.
7th-8th Grade Career Readiness
What is manufacturing
Parent awareness
School visits
In-class projects
Facility tours
Summer experiences
Independent research
Specific industries
Paid internships
Skills training
Career coaching
Job placement
9th-10th Grade Career Exploration
11th-12th Grade
Hands on Experiences
Test Your Readiness
Take the first step with these hands-on activities designed to help you explore careers and build real-world skills.
Discover your best-fit career
Explore what careers would interest you and the steps you need to take to achieve them!
Time commitment: 20-30 minutes
Target grades: 7th-12th
See manufacturing in action
Experience real workplaces through facility tours, lab visits, or in-class demonstrations.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours
Target grades: 6th-12th
Blueprint reading
Practice reading blueprints and applying math skills used in real manufacturing jobs.
Time commitment: 25-30 minutes
Target grades: 10th-12th
Learn workplace safety basics
Learn proper safety gear and how to stay safe on the job.
Time commitment: 15-20 minutes
Target grades: 7th-12th
Start Your Manufacturing Career
Tell us a little about your interests—we’ll connect you with the right opportunities.
