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Service Area: Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing
Career Cluster: Manufacturing
 

Career Pathway:
Manufacturing

A career pathway in manufacturing involves designing, producing, and optimizing the processes and systems used to create goods on a large scale. Professionals in this field may start as entry-level technicians or machine operators, progressing to roles in production supervision, quality control, or logistics management as they gain experience and skills. Ultimately, individuals can advance to positions such as plant manager or industrial engineer, contributing to the efficiency and success of manufacturing operations.

Manufacturing plant

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Construction Materials Processing 1 
  • Introduction to Engineering Design
 Construction Materials Processing 2 PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
  • Kirkwood MFG -173CNC Mill Operator
  • Kirkwood MFG -174 CNC Lathe Operator
 Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Principles of Engineering

  • Digital Electronics

  • Student Built House

  • Aerospace Engineering

  • Intro to ACE

  • Construction Technology

  • PLTW - Principles of Engineering

  • Introduction to Business 

  • PLTW Aerospace Engineering

  • PLTW Digital Electronics

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Career Discovery Tours

  • Technology Student Association

  • TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science

  • FIRST Robotics

  • Skills USA

  • Math Club 

  • OSTEM (Overcoming Exclusion in Stem)

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Electronic Equipment Installation 

  • Machine Tool Technologies 

  • Sheet Metal Technology 

  • Tool and Die Technology 

  • Welding Technology 

  • Woodworking

Future
Careers

  • Civil Engineering Technician 

  • Construction and Related Worker 

  • Machinist 

  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialist 

  • Tool and Die Maker 

  • Welding, Soldering and Brazing Machine Setter

Community Partnerships

  • Kinze Manufacturing

  • King’s Material, Inc

  • Centro, Inc

  • Modus Engineering

  • Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers

  • CIVCO Medical Solutions

  • MidAmerican Energy Co.