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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
PRESENCE
ARRIVE EARLY, WORK A FULL SHIFT, AND DO A GOOD JOB THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
TEACHABILITY
FEEDBACK IS A GIFT - IMPROVE EACH DAY AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPLEMENT CHANGE.
RESILIENCE
WORK IS HARD. LIFE IS HARD. STICK WITH IT WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH.
ADAPTABILITY
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. WORK THE PROBLEM, FIND THE SOLUTION, AND PIVOT.
TEAMWORK
THE ANSWER ALWAYS LIES IN THE TEAM. BE A CONTRIBUTING PART OF THE TEAM.
INQUIRY
ASK A BETTER QUESTION TO GET A BETTER ANSWER.
RESPECT
TREAT OTHERS BETTER THAN YOU EXPECT OR WANT TO BE TREATED.
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
LIFE ISN’T FAIR. WE DON’T START THE SAME, BUT IT’S UP TO YOU TO DECIDE WHERE YOU GO.
PROFITABILITY
A BUSINESS THAT DOESN’T MAKE A PROFIT IS CALLED A HOBBY. WE’RE A BUSINESS.
QUALITY
HOW WE DO ANYTHING IS HOW WE DO EVERYTHING.
COMMITMENT
YOU REPRESENT US AS PART OF THE PROGRAM. DO YOUR PART.
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.