Overview

When thinking about possible career paths, you might want to seriously consider a career in manufacture. Workforce needs in manufacturing are projected to grow, and manufacturing jobs offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth. This course introduces you to manufacturing as a career and discusses the credentials and competencies needed to work in manufacturing.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Understand that manufacturing jobs are on the rise in the U.S.
• List the benefits of a career in manufacturing
• List the production components and teams of people required to manufacture products
• Describe the skills necessary for success in a manufacturing job
• Describe how you can distinguish yourself from other job candidates
• List the twelve major subindustries of manufacturing
• List some resources that can help you navigate planning for a manufacturing career

Estimated completion time (hours): 4.3