Manufacturing and Product Development Pathway
The Manufacturing and Product Development industry sector is an important part of California’s economy, producing a wide range of products, including computers, communications equipment, electronic components, high-tech instruments, apparel, metal products, chemicals, plastics, aircraft, ships, missiles and space products, and search and navigation equipment. Both large and small manufacturers are important participants in the electronics, multimedia, and other emergent regional industrial clusters.
This sector provides a foundation in manufacturing processes and systems for all industrial and technology education students in California. These students are engaged in an instructional program that integrates technical preparation and academics with career awareness, career exploration, and skill preparation in four pathways: Graphic Arts Technology, Integrated Graphics Technology, Machine and Forming Technology, and Welding Technology. Manufacturing and Product Development pathways emphasize real-world, occupationally relevant experiences of significant scope and depth in manufacturing and graphic communication. To prepare students for the vast range of career opportunities in manufacturing and product development, middle schools, high schools, regional occupational centers and programs, apprenticeship programs, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities provide educational and training programs.
This sector provides a foundation in manufacturing processes and systems for all industrial and technology education students in California. These students are engaged in an instructional program that integrates technical preparation and academics with career awareness, career exploration, and skill preparation in four pathways: Graphic Arts Technology, Integrated Graphics Technology, Machine and Forming Technology, and Welding Technology. Manufacturing and Product Development pathways emphasize real-world, occupationally relevant experiences of significant scope and depth in manufacturing and graphic communication. To prepare students for the vast range of career opportunities in manufacturing and product development, middle schools, high schools, regional occupational centers and programs, apprenticeship programs, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities provide educational and training programs.
Manufacturing and Product Development Industry Sector Pathway:
- Media and Design Arts
- Performing Arts
- Production and Managerial Arts
- Principles of Design
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Entry Level Careers
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Technical Level Careers
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Professional Level Careers
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(with high school diploma)
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(with AA or AS degree or certificate)
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(with BS or BA degree)
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Graphic Art Equipment Operator
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Production Manager
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Design Engineer
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Special Effects Animator
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Advertising Design
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Production Developer
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Pre-Press Designer
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Multimedia Digital Editor
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Tooling Engineer
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Machine Operator
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CNC Programmer
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Pressurized Vessel Engineer
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Welder
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Machine Technician
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Fabrication Designer
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Upholsterers
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Tool and Die Makers
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
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Certified Welder
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Industrial Technology Instructor
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Manufacturing and Product Development Courses can be taken at:
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San Pasqual High School
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Orange Glen High School
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