Manufacturing

Manufacturing
career pathway

The Manufacturing Career Pathway explores careers fields such as welding, machining, computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) technology, fabrication, engineering, drafting, and more. Manufacturing careers are for students who have the “dream it, do it” mentality and are ready to transform raw materials into high-quality finished products.

The IASC Next Manufacturing Career Pathway will support student exploration and provide opportunities for students to build their identities in and prepare for a career in manufacturing occupations. Core courses will include programming such as welding, machine shop technology, Mechatronics, mechanical drafting, sheet-metal occupations, computerized numerical controls, and engineering and other manufacturing-related courses. Hands on experiences in this pathway include job shadowing with local manufacturing businesses, a student-led manufacturing business courses, and Manufacturing Careers Internships where students can work in paid positions with manufacturing businesses during the school day. The sequence of courses included in the Manufacturing Career Pathway highlights the career opportunities in Manufacturing and helps students understand the skills necessary to be successful in that field – both technical and professional.
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Meet your manufacturing
career Pathway Teachers

Stuart Ostendorf
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
sostendorf@isd318.org

Steve Meyers
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
smeyers@isd317.org

David Setness
Manufacturing  Pathway
dsetness@isd317.org

Joe Skripsky
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
jskripsky@isd698.org

Matt Sandys
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
msandys@isd318.org

Erik Kuusinen
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
ekuusinen@isd316.org

Mark Motherway
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
mmotherway@isd316.org

Colby Gallagher
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
cgallagher@isd002.org

Leo Lukas
Construction Pathway
l.lukas@minnesotanorth.edu

Steven Clouse
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
sclouse@isd319.org

Joe Gabardi
Manufacturing Pathway
jgabardi@isd319.org

Mark Gravelle
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
mgravelle@isd118.org

Brandon LaDoux
Manufacturing and Construction Pathway
bladoux@isd318.org

What's Next

1. explore next career pathway courses

Explore Next Career Pathways at Pathway Courses

2. experience

Experience Next Career Pathways today! Register for courses and activities through your school. Meet with an IASC school counselor or IASC Pathways teachers to enroll.

3. excel

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