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Manufacturing & Production Intro - 
This class offers exposure to industrial safety, basic shop tool qualification, basic measurement, multiple processes of welding, use of 3D printers, use of CNC tables, each quarter will offer a project to help the students decide what their passion is and what their pathway should be. Students will have choices in the class on projects when they have good participation and attendance.

Manufacturing & Product Concentrator - 
Focus on using today's technology and artificial intelligence to design, create and market a product. Students  learn some welding but will have choices of what processes they use to create their product. Will prepare students for various careers in the manufacturing industry. Students are exposed to industrial safety, manufacturing processes, use of measurement tools, tool and material selection, Computer Aided Design, 3D printing, laser table, MIG welding basics and inspection/quality control. Each quarter will have a required project, culminating all learned skills for an end of year project.

Manufacturing & Product Capstone -
This course builds on the concentrator course, focusing on logistics and supply chain basics how products and supplies are managed, time management helping students to prepare for a career in production planning basics, use of quality control systems, basic supervision/leadership and teamwork, an introduction to entrepreneurship, business finance fundamentals (cost, pricing, profit), advanced CAD including product modeling, prototyping, iteration and process improvement. The final project will also include building a product, branding, web site use and product marketing, and business pitch development  (a presentation).

Welding Concentrator - 
Welding course focused on those seeking a career and professional certifications in the welding industry. This year focuses on shop safety, tool familiarity and qualification, stick welding, MIG welding, oxy acetylene cutting, and completing projects and or certifications. Field trips to explore the industry and additional training options.

Welding Capstone - 
Advanced welding course continuing from the 1st year, but focused on developing workplace readiness and earning industry welding certifications. Students will have assigned projects and certifications to complete. Students will prepare for the workplace by visiting shops, creating resumes and finding pathways to a career or additional post high school training. Students will be encouraged to participate in partnering workforce programs. Advanced welding forms such as dual shield MIG and TIG will be offered to those who have the drive.