School Resources
Access career awareness resources, classroom activities, student engagement competitions and more designed to prepare students for success.
How Educators Can Help Students Discover Manufacturing Pathways:
- Connect classroom learning to real-world careers.
- Challenge outdated perceptions.
- Invite local manufacturers into your classroom.
Resources
Career Exploration and Industry Awareness
- Find Pennsylvania Careers – (PA CareerLink)
- Manufacturing Career Profiles – (O*NET OnLine)
- National Manufacturing Career Exploration – (National Association of Manufacturers)
- Employer Tour Tip Sheet – (CareerReady Lancaster)
- Career Day Tip Sheet – (CareerReady Lancaster)
Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
- PBS LearningMedia: Manufacturing & Engineering – (PBS Learning Media for Teachers)
- How It’s Made YouTube Channel – (Science Channel)
- Manufacturing Introductory Class Sessions – (ToolingU SME)
Work-Based Learning and Industry Partnerships
- PA Work-Based Learning Toolkit – (Pennsylvania Department of Education)
- Keystone Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship – (Keystone Community Education Council)
Student Engagement and Competitions
- SkillsUSA Manufacturing Competition – (SkillsUSA)
- PA Governor’s STEM Competition – (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
- What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Video Contest – (What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?)