The Production & Manufacturing Institute
Introducing
Trades Week
Our 1-Week Intro
For Middle School
We're excited about our newest program for Middle School students.
Trades Week is a chance to learn about hand tools, power tools, how to build things, manufacturing, safety, intro to reading plans, and more!
Our goal is to give kids an opportunity to experience trades first-hand. We take a hands-on approach to introduce the shop environment as they dive in, use tools, and make things.
Is This For Me?
If you want to have fun, build things, do cool stuff, and learn about different careers in manufacturing and trades, this is for you.
What We Do
Trades Week
We introduce you to skills you need for manufacturing, trades, or life.
Whether you want to gain skills that can lead to a specific career or you want to try it out, this is a great way to do it.
This program covers topics like:
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Intro to hand tools
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Intro to power tools
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Safety and shop awareness
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Production and assembly
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Using tools to build projects
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Quality and consistency
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Working with teams
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Manufacturing multiple products
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Operating in a full production operation
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Using materials and designing products
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Reading blueprints to build projects
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Working with others to solve problems
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Figuring out new ideas in a fun environment
You get to learn new things in a hands-on environment. The best part? You keep what you make and see your progress each day.
Details
Here are a few of the specifics about the program:
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Dates:
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June 29 -July 2 @ Ferris HS
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July 13 - 16 -Two Locations
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North Idaho College (Parker Center in Rathdrum)
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Glover Middle School
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July 20 - 23 - Bowdish Middle School
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July 27 - 30 - Ferris High School
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Time: Daily from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Attendance at all sessions is required
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Locations
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Various Locations - See locations above
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Ages: Grades 6-8 (in 2026/27 school year)
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Price: No Cost!!
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Deadline to Apply: Open now....but space is limited
Spots will fill quickly, so sign up today.
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.