The Production & Manufacturing Institute
Our
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OUR STORY
Let's Try Something New
The Institute began with a vision to inspire young men and women to explore the thrill of careers in advanced manufacturing.
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We know manufacturing holds so many opportunities. America was built on inventiveness, entrepreneurship, and a spirit of creation. Our ability to innovate sets us apart, and students can succeed in careers where they can be inventive, productive, and do things with their hands.
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Unfortunately, we don't have enough opportunities to try out these careers. We talk about advanced manufacturing, but until you see, feel, and "do cool stuff," you'll never know what is possible.
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Do Something Awesome
The Institute exposes high school students to career possibilities in the trades. We can't make you a full technician or welder in just 3 weeks. However, you'll gain new skills related to tools, operations, time management, communication, customer service, business, planning, design, quality, and much more. ​
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We pack in as much as we can to give you first-hand exposure to soft skills and technical skills. You'll improve your teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. This life-changing opportunity allows you to dive in and experience what it's like to be in a real work environment, making real products and having a real manufacturing experience.
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Our Mission
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Expose youth to careers in the trades.
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Simulate real work experiences to help students explore careers.
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Help prepare youth for the workforce.
Our Values
HARD WORK
WORK HARD, PLAY HARD, DO YOUR PART, AND GET STUFF DONE (GSD).
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PRESENCE
ARRIVE EARLY, WORK A FULL SHIFT, AND DO A GOOD JOB THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
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TEACHABILITY
FEEDBACK IS A GIFT - IMPROVE EACH DAY AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPLEMENT CHANGE.
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RESILIENCE
WORK IS HARD. LIFE IS HARD. STICK WITH IT WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH.
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ADAPTABILITY
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. WORK THE PROBLEM, FIND THE SOLUTION, AND PIVOT.
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TEAMWORK
THE ANSWER ALWAYS LIES IN THE TEAM. BE A CONTRIBUTING PART OF THE TEAM.
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INQUIRY
ASK A BETTER QUESTION TO GET A BETTER ANSWER.
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RESPECT
TREAT OTHERS BETTER THAN YOU EXPECT OR WANT TO BE TREATED.
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PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
LIFE ISN’T FAIR. WE DON’T START THE SAME, BUT IT’S UP TO YOU TO DECIDE WHERE YOU GO.
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PROFITABILITY
A BUSINESS THAT DOESN’T MAKE A PROFIT IS CALLED A HOBBY. WE’RE A BUSINESS.
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QUALITY
HOW WE DO ANYTHING IS HOW WE DO EVERYTHING.
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COMMITMENT
YOU REPRESENT US AS PART OF THE PROGRAM. DO YOUR PART.
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ATTITUDE
DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU DO.
Download Our New Guide!
Check out our new booklet - "Experience Manufacturing." It outlines the Institute, its background, the program's impact, and how we plan to grow. This 28-page guide shares more details about where we've been and where we're going to help better prepare high school graduates for their future.