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.

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Chanhassen and Chaska High Schools offer courses specifically designed for students interested in working in manufacturing and the skilled trades. Students should speak with a guidance counselor for more information.

Materials & Engineering Processes
An introduction to the materials and processes used in manufacturing. Safety will be emphasized as students learn how to operate machines and tools necessary to process wood and metal into finished products. Students learn various metal-working skills such as welding, torch cutting, machining, and more. This course is offered to students in grades 9-12.

Career Seminar- Manufacturing
This course is offered to students in grade 12 and allows students to understand opportunities available to them in the manufacturing career field and to practice skills necessary to excel in the workforce. Emphasis is placed on employee rights and responsibilities and occupational safety and hazard prevention in various work environments. This course must be taken in conjunction with the Work Experience - Manufacturing course.

Work Experience - Manufacturing
Work experience courses provide students in grade 12 with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous manufacturing and general education courses within a professional work environment. Students interact with industry professionals to develop postsecondary and career readiness knowledge and skills. Students will be placed with a local employer and may be paid for the experience. This course must be taken in conjunction with Career Seminar - Manufacturing.

A current list of high school course offerings aligned to career paths can be found HERE.

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

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