Start Here. Build Something Cool.
You don’t have to wait until college to figure out what you want to do. If you like solving problems, building things, working with technology, or just want to try something different, manufacturing might be exactly what you’re looking for. At MANTEC, our camps and programs give you the chance to step out of the classroom and into real-world experiences. You won’t just hear about careers, you’ll try them.
For High Schoolers
MFG U: Applied Engineering
MFG U: Applied Engineering focuses on hands-on building and production—students work with tools and materials to design, fabricate, and test a working system while experiencing how manufacturing happens on the shop floor.
Experience MFG U: Applied Engineering
MFG U: Supply Chain
This two-week summer program immerses rising high school seniors in logistics, procurement, and business operations within manufacturing. Students gain practical knowledge of supply chain careers and the role they play in global competitiveness. Experience MFG U: Supply Chain
MFG U: AI & Technology
In this week long camp students work with AI, computers, and networks in real labs — taking things apart, breaking them, fixing them, and learning how tech is used in manufacturing. Learn more about MFG U: AI & Technology camp.
MFG U: Engineering
MFG U: Engineering explores the analytical side of engineering—students tackle design challenges, study how complex systems work, and learn how engineers plan, analyze, and optimize solutions. Learn more about MFG U: Engineering
For Educators
Career Concierge
MANTEC connects schools with manufacturers by coordinating tours, presentations, and real-world learning experiences. This streamlined program helps students explore career options while easing the outreach burden on employers. Explore Career Concierge
Maker Series
K-8 teachers, do you need a classroom activity that provides career exploration with a hands-on activity?
We offer a variety of options to help you share relevant information about the manufacturing industry. From Accounting to Supply Chain, there’s more to manufacturing than the production floor!
What’s So Cool About Manufacturing
A great starting point. Middle school students visit local manufacturers and create videos that showcase what they learn, It’s creative, fast-paced, and a fun way to explore careers you’ve probably never seen before. Learn more about What’s So Cool About Manufacturing
Questions regarding Career Concierge & What’s So Cool About Manufacturing, please contact Shannon Taggart
Questions regarding MFG U, Manufacturing Access Program, or Strategic Partnerships, please contact Cindi Moses
