Today’s manufacturers offer great career opportunities for people who:
- Like to be challenged and solve problems.
- Want opportunities to grow and learn.
- Like clean, high-tech working conditions.
- Want to find ways to help the environment.
- Intend to work in their field right away after graduation.
- Want to earn enough to live well.
- Plan to move up in their career.
Work-Based Learning
PREPARATION, STUDENT Success & Assistance
Manufacture Your Future
Still in School? Consider Your Local Career Tech Center or community college
There are wide and diverse opportunities for current students to learn skills that will teach and prepare you for a successful and rewarding future. See the list of Technical Training Options below and click on the links for details about each opportunity.
BY SCHOOL
LOCATE A CAMPUS (GOOGLE MAPS)
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design Major
- Mechanical Engineering Technology – Manufacturing Major
- CNC Certificate (METMC)
- Welding Technology
- Industrial Electrical Technician Certificate
- Machine Maintenance Technician Certificate
- Industrial Controls and Instrumentation Certificate
- Programmable Logic Controllers Certificate
- CNC Machine Operator and Programming Certification
- Programmable Logic Controller Technician
Ivy Tech Community College
- Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology/Aviation Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Design Technology
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology*
- Electronics & Computer Technology
- Energy Technology
- Engineering/Engineering Technology
- Industrial Technology/Machine Tool Technology
- Manufacturing Production and Operations
- Mechanical Engineering*
- Mechanical Engineering Technology*
- Nanotechnology
- Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology
- Smart Manufacturing and Digital Integration
*T-SAP Programs
Gateway Community & Technical College
- Computerized Manufacturing and Machining*
- MIT: Manufacturing Industrial Technology – Industrial Electrician*
- Welding Technology*
- Industrial Maintenance Technology – Industrial Maintenance/Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology*
- Industrial Maintenance Robotics Technician
- CNC Machinist
- Fundamentals of Mechatronics
- Integrated Manufacturing Technologies
*AAS or Associate of Technical Studies Programs
Sinclair College
- Computer Aided Manufacturing/CNC Technology*
- Computer Aided Manufacturing/Precision Machining*
- Automation & Control Technology w/Robotics*
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology*
- Industrial Engineering Technology*
- Industrial Robot Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Tool Maker
- Quality Control Technology
- Maintenance Electrician
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Machinist
*AAS or Associate of Technical Studies Programs
Butler Tech
- IMT (Industrial Maintenance Technology)
- Industrial Welding
- MillWright Apprenticeship (Middletown Tube Works)
Grant Career Center
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)*
- Principles of Machining*
- Lean Manufacturing*
- Plant Layout*
- Industrial Circuits*
- Computer Aided Machining (CAM)*
- Rapid Prototyping*
- Manufacturing Process Design*
- Fluid & Air Power*
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and Robotics*
- Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing*
- Welding Technician/AWS Certified/Welding Fabrication
- Fork Lift Certification/OSHA/Aerial Lift Certification
Great Oaks Career Campuses
- Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Scarlet)
- Industrial Diesel Technician (Scarlet)
- Welding Technician (Scarlet)
- CNC Manufacturing (Live)
Southern Hills Career & Technical Center
- Industrial Mechanics
- Welding
Warren County Career & Technical Center
- Advance Manufacturing Technology
- Rockwell Automation Level I: Introduction to Automation AC & DC Drives, and Micro 850 Configuration, Programing, and Troubleshooting
- Parker Hannifin: Level I Basic Hydraulics
- Fanuc: Handling Tool Operations and Programing
- MSSC: Certified Production Technician
- Welding Technician/AWS Certified
BY PROGRAM
Automation & Robotics
Gateway Community & Technical College
Ivy Tech Community College
Sinclair College
Aviation Manufacturing
Ivy Tech Community College
CNC/PLC Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Gateway Community & Technical College
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Sinclair College
Warren County Career & Technical Center
Industrial Electrical
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Grant Career Center
Industrial Maintenance
Butler Tech
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Gateway Community & Technical College
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Sinclair College
Southern Hills Career & Technical Center
Industrial Technology
Gateway Community & Technical College
Grant Career Center
Ivy Tech Community College
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Gateway Community & Technical College
Grant Career Center
Sinclair College
Warren County Career & Technical Center
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Grant Career Center
Ivy Tech Community College
Nanotechnology
Ivy Tech Community College
Smart Manufacturing & Digital Integration
Ivy Tech Community College
Tool Making
Sinclair College
Welding
Butler Tech
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Gateway Community & Technical College
Grant Career Center
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Southern Hills Career & Technical Center
Warren County Career & Technical Center
| Manufacturing Career | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fabricator/Welder | $21.11 | $43,900.00 |
| EHS Technicians | $25.51 | $53,050.00 |
| Model Makers, Metal and Plastic | $26.33 | $54,780.00 |
| Industrial Equipment/Machinery Repair Technicians | $28.70 | $59,690.00 |
| CNC Programmer | $29.94 | $62,270.00 |
| Industrial Electrician | $30.46 | $63,350.00 |
| Human Resources | $32.38 | $67,340.00 |
| Logisticians | $36.25 | $75,400.00 |
| Manufacturing Sales Engineer | $40.38 | $83,980.00 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $56.82 | $118,190.00 |
Average incomes are rising rapidly because of a shortage of skilled workers. Average entry level income varies by field of work that is chosen.
Manufacturing Day
October 7, 2022
Every year, America’s manufacturing sector opens its doors to celebrate Manufacturing Day on the first Friday of October.
EARN & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES
APPRENTICEOHIO
1,300+ apprenticeship opportunities and 230+ different positions available. More are being added all the time.
KENTUCKY FAME PROGRAM
INDIANA FAME PROGRAM
TECH READY APPRENTICES FOR CAREERS IN KENTUCKY (TRACK)
Pre-apprenticeship path that utilizes Kentucky’s existing CTE infrastructure in high school and culminates in an industry-recognized credential, paid work experience and advanced standing within a full Registered Apprenticeship.