Manufacturing Career Pathways

A work experience program taught by Chanhassen High School’s CTE teacher, Mark Lacy, provides students with the opportunity to meet with local employers in trades and manufacturing. The class recently visited Roberts Automatic Products, a precision production machining company in Chanhassen, for an on-site tour.

Changing the narrative for careers in trades and Industry 

There is a growing demand for skilled workers in the manufacturing and trades industry in Carver County. Eastern Carver County Schools was awarded a two-year Youth Skills Training Grant from the MN Department of Labor & Industry to help change the narrative about careers in these fields. New high school curriculum and learning experiences will increase enrollment in the district’s advanced manufacturing programs, increase student exposure to manufacturing careers, and provide opportunities for students to explore and ultimately become gainfully employed in high-demand/high-wage careers.

Work-based learning includes internships, mentoring, and apprenticeships. Chanhassen and Chaska High Schools recently offered Engineering, Manufacturing and Trades Career Fairs to connect students to local businesses. In addition, the district now partners with 12 local companies that will offer internships to senior students.

For more information or to become a business partner in this important work, contact Melissa Hansen, Manager of Marketing & Communications, hansenm@district112.org.

Business/Community Partners

Get Involved

YST Get Involved

Businesses and organizations are invited to learn more and become involved in the work that Eastern Carver County Schools is doing to advance the CTE programs in our schools.  Complete the brief interest online questionnaire below and a member of our administrative team will contact you.  Thank you for your interest!

business partner interest questionnaire

Student Experience

 

For more information or to become a business partner in this important work, contact:

Melissa Hansen 
Manager of Marketing and Communications
Community Education, Eastern Carver County Schools 
HansenM@district112.org

Partners in the Youth Skills Training Grant