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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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.