STUDENT RESOURCES

Upstate Manufacturing Network is committed to connecting students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and even those considering a career change with the information and tools they need to succeed. Below you’ll find a collection of centralized resources in the Upstate to learn more about manufacturing careers, skill and credential opportunities, and how you can connect with local manufacturers to find out what is “Made in the Upstate”.

HIGH SCHOOL

Exploring difference occupations, careers, and potential directions for your future? Dive in here to find our more about what is takes to start a successful and exciting career in Manufacturing.

    • Car parts

    • Sprinklers

    • K-pods

    • Soda

    • Shoes

    • Textiles

    • Robotics

    • Fiber Optics

    • Hear from a local manufacturer

    • Listen to a day-in-the-life of an engineer

    • More testimonials…

    • My Next Move: Helps those who are not sure which career choice best fits their interests.

    • O*NET":Has information for more than 950 occupations and allows users to create a list of skills they have or plan to acquire, find occupations that match most of their skills, generate lists of up to 10 occupations with user-identified knowledge areas, skills, work environments, and work activities.

    • Labor Market Information: Find information on what occupations are hot in your area and across the nation.

    • Quintessential Careers:Help plan your future with these self-assessment and career discovery tests.

COLLEGE | POST-SECONDARY

Are you ready to start building your skills and building your education towards an exciting career in Manufacturing? Check out the many options available to you!