Invent the Future:
Explore Careers in Modern Manufacturing

Manufacturing is more than just making things. It’s about building the future.Over the next decade, the modern manufacturing industry will generate millions of new job opportunities. This growth opens doors for students to pursue well-compensated and fulfilling careers across a wide range of subsectors.From design and production to logistics and leadership, it takes a dedicated team of professionals to manufacture the goods that keep all of us comfortable, healthy, and safe. While manufacturing depends on a variety of skill sets, the industry may be of interest to students who want to solve problems, collaborate with others, and make a real impact.It may also appeal to students who want to play a part in emerging technologies, such as advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, or sustainable design. Whether students are hands-on learners or tech-savvy innovators, there is a path for them in modern manufacturing.Share these resources with students to help them learn more: 

Book a Manufacturing Facility Tour

We invite you and your students to see world-class manufacturing in action. Sign up for a tour of your local SEL manufacturing facility. Learn how products go from raw materials to assembly, testing, packaging, and shipping. Our tours highlight a wide range of careers, high-tech environments, and SEL company culture.
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Share these external websites with your students to help them learn more about careers: 
Next Steps Idaho

Next Steps Idaho helps students in Grades 8–12 plan and prepare for life beyond high school.

Career Explore NW

Career Explore NW is a community tool that partners with local employers to provide up-to-date job information and career guidance.

Leadership: Meet Autumn

Watch Senior Manufacturing Supervisor Autumn’s story to learn how working in a leadership role provides opportunities to solve problems, communicate with different audiences, and create an environment where people can reach their full potential.

Support: Meet Yessica

Watch Engineering Support Specialist Yessica’s story to learn how working in a support role offers opportunities to collaborate with engineers, troubleshoot problems, and build a long-term career in STEM.

Specialist: Meet Raul

Watch Data Analyst Raul’s story to learn how this specialist role combines storytelling and mathematics to improve quality in processes and products. You’ll also learn about the PATH program at SEL and how it helps employees develop their careers.