by sympler | Nov 1, 2025 | Blog
Step Into the Shop: First Impressions Imagine walking into a modern manufacturing shop for the first time. The air hums with the sound of machines. Sparks flash in one corner while a machinist carefully inspects a part no bigger than your fingernail in another....
by sympler | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog
Why Training Choices Matter Graduating high school brings big decisions. For students interested in manufacturing, the question isn’t just if you’ll pursue the trades, but how. Do you enroll in a vocational program? Take on an apprenticeship? Or jump straight into...
by sympler | Oct 12, 2025 | Blog
Why Manufacturing Matters for Students When you graduate high school, one of the biggest questions is, what’s next? Many students feel pressure to go to a four-year college, but that’s not the only option. Trade school careers in manufacturing are one of the most...
by sympler | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog
Celebrating Manufacturing Month 2025 Every October, the U.S. celebrates Manufacturing Month, a nationwide effort to spotlight the importance of modern manufacturing and the people who keep it running. For high school students, this month is more than just a calendar...
by sympler | Sep 24, 2025 | Blog, News
Thinking about a future in the trades? Whether you want to weld, draft, or operate machines, the choices you make in high school can give you a head start. The right classes prepare you for trade school prep, apprenticeships, and entry-level careers that pay well and...