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Featured Stories
Skylar
Project Manager
“After spending so much time outdoors in the military, I realized I didn’t want to be in a 9-to-5 office environment. I wanted to be outside, work with my hands, and solve problems. The construction industry checked all those boxes for me.”
Chris
Electrician
“What I love most is that, even after a hard day or week, I can walk away knowing I helped create something that wasn’t there before. There are lights where there weren’t any, homes that are safer and more comfortable, even buildings where there once was nothing. It’s really satisfying to drive around and say, ‘I did that.’”
Kericah
Nurse
“Nursing has given me the opportunity to work and still have a lot of free time. Because of the shifts we work, I’m able to coordinate my schedule and enjoy life.”
Rebecca
Welder
“I feel passionate about welding because, when you look back through human history, so many of our greatest inventions came from metal—bridges, ships, buildings, all of it. Metal has been a huge part of human progress, and that’s something I want to continue being a part of.”
Steven
Tooling Technician
“Manufacturing is definitely a career. You never get stagnant. You are always learning, constantly being challenged, and to me, that is what makes it the best place to work.”
Jose
Production Floor Manager
“When I was researching different careers, what drew me in was the idea of making components for industries like aerospace. These are important, critical parts, and that made me feel like I could do work that really matters.”
Kori
Data Entry
“When I came here, I felt like I was making a difference, and I found a real passion for manufacturing. I’ve grown so much.”
Joel
VP, Marketing
“What I find really interesting about advanced manufacturing is that you are helping build the future of our country and the world.”
Jacob
Teacher Apprentice
"Hear directly from teachers who participated in the Teacher Externship Program as they share their experiences, industry insights, and how the program helped connect classroom learning to real-world careers."
Mathew
Master Plumber
“Being able to walk away with the accomplishment of knowing I helped someone fix their problem means a lot. Not only can I go on about my day, but they can too. That’s a great feeling.”