The Manufacturing cluster provides the knowledge and skills to equip students for careers in additive manufacturing, industrial maintenance, electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, and robotics. These courses include significant technical depth, engineering concepts, and terminology. The Manufacturing cluster provides a safe and appropriate setting for student exploration and achievement. Students gain knowledge and skills through an active, structured, and stimulating environment coordinated with simulated workplace learning experiences. The Manufacturing cluster learning environment utilizes a variety of physical spaces to stimulate the development of effective cognitive and psychomotor skills. Students experience a wide range of hands-on activities based on authentic representations of expectations found in the workplace. Theory and concepts are taught in proportion to the need for strong application opportunities with an emphasis on timely learning experiences that facilitate the transition to skills attainment. Safety, proper tool use, and adherence to procedures are integral components of all student learning experiences.

This cluster is offered at the following schools:

• Baldwin Preparatory Academy

Careers in this cluster include: