MFG U: Engineering
Explore Engineering Careers in Manufacturing

Earn $500 While You Learn How to use STEM skills in industry! 

Curious about how complex systems are designed? Love solving challenging problems and figuring out the science behind how things work? Join us for two weeks exploring the foundations of engineering through design challenges, real-world case studies, and advanced problem solving.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Tackle engineering design challenges that require planning, testing, and refining your ideas.
• Learn how engineers analyze systems, optimize performance, and improve reliability.
• Tour local engineering and manufacturing facilities to see how concepts move from blueprint to production.
• Have the option to earn a nationally recognized industry credential (Certified Manufacturing Associate from SME).
• Build an experience that stands out on college and scholarship applications.

If you enjoy digging into the “why” behind how things work and want to explore what studying engineering in college could look like, this program is for you.

Dates: July 20-31, 2026 (M-F)
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Penn State Harrisburg
Cost: FREE

Registration closes July 8. Ready to Apply?
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Reach out to Cindi Moses, for more information or with any questions.

Download the PDF with more information.

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