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...
by sympler | Sep 10, 2025 | Blog, News
Not every high school student wants to spend four years in college. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys working with your hands, building things, and seeing real results from your effort, welding could be a perfect career path. That’s where Career & Technical...
by sympler | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog, News
At Chief Industries, manufacturing and technology don’t operate in separate worlds—they work side by side, driving innovation and operational excellence. Though headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, we operate on a global scale, and our tech team plays a key role...