MFG U: Applied Engineering
Explore Engineering Careers in Manufacturing

MFG U: Applied Engineering is a two-week summer experience for rising high school seniors designed to introduce them to the value of applied engineering careers within the manufacturing world. The program includes hands-on labs, engineering challenges, and facility tours. In today’s world, applied engineers are just as essential as traditional engineers—bringing designs to life, solving problems in real time, and keeping manufacturing moving. It’s the perfect way to learn how to turn a love of STEM into a high-impact career.

Key Components:

• Small group instruction from college professors
• Variety of manufacturing site visits
• Lab time to build a working steam engine from scratch
• Advanced Insights Assessment
• Option to earn the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) credential

Who It’s For:
✔ Rising high school seniors interested in hands-on problem solving, engineering, and STEM fields
✔ Educators promoting career-connected learning
✔ Manufacturers and colleges who want to partner to identify and keep local talent

Dates: July 14-25, 2025 (M-F)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Millersville University
Cost: FREE

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MFG U: Supply Chain
Business, Logistics & Problem-Solving in Action

MFG U: Supply Chain is a two-week summer program for rising high school seniors focused on the business and logistics side of manufacturing. Students will explore how products move from raw materials to finished goods, diving into concepts like procurement, inventory management, and operations planning. With real-world simulations, industry tours, and mentorship from college professors, this program is perfect for students who enjoy strategy, organization, and making things run efficiently. Supply chain careers are the backbone of manufacturing—making sure the right products get to the right place at the right time, every time.

Program Benefits:

• Taught in partnership with college faculty and industry professionals
• Hands-on learning in supply chain concepts
• Exposure to business roles in manufacturing
• Tours of supply chain operations 
• Advanced Insights Assessment
• Scholarship opportunity at York College

Who It’s For:
✔ Rising high school seniors interested in business or logistics
✔ Educators promoting career-connected learning
✔ Manufacturers and colleges who want to partner to identify and keep local talent

Dates: June 16-June 27 (M-F)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: York College of Pennsylvania
Cost: FREE

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Reach out to Cindi Moses, for more information or with any questions.

This program is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development’s Manufacturing Training to Career Grant program.