MAKE IT : MANUFACTURING!
THE GOAL:
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Bring local manufacturing to the forefront by showcasing the variety of local businesses that manufacture + inspire the businesses to connect with their public school future workforce.
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Teach educators how their local manufacturing companies function and to inspire them to promote career awareness in their classroom and school.
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Inspire teens to think realistically about summer positions, future goals and working in manufacturing.
the SHOWCASE
1
fine October day in Ferndale's manufacturing district
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175
self-selecting Teen on a field trip
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amazing businesses,
giving time and expertise to the
workforce of the future!
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10 dedicated school staff
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15 engergetic
volunteers + PxE support staff
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2zones
in the Iron Ridge Marketplace District
SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS &
PHOTO GALLERY
supply chain = rube goldberg machine!
Students put on their problem solving hats to move a ball from one end of the table to the other with its own momentum using a variety of materials of their own choosing.
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Just like the manufacturing Supply Chain model, a goal is determined, a product is made and each component along the way sets up a system of resources to move a product or service from supplier to customer.
the Showcase
Photo Gallery
178 teens explore a variety of manufacturing company's
in their local area:
Food, High Tech testing equipment, 3D Printing + Solidworks design software, personal grooming products (entrepreneurs).
Photo Creds to the amazing Ryan Southen (link)
mack brothers
teen
writers, business operators & software developers
Aerial Drone
pilots
Jupiter Aerials flys a mini through the room!
an unusual
manufacturing career
OHM PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SURVEYOR
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JUPITER AERIALS:
SURVEYS, VIDEO, REAL ESTATE SITE TOURS + MORE!
alina morse
zollipops
teen
product developer, business operator &
public speaker
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2019 FAMILY EVENT
Speakers
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Pathway
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events
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Melissa Wilson & Sarah Cook
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Overview of first two events
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introduction of speakers
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resources to help parents be advocates for their students.
entrepreneur
+ maker / manufacturer
Mike Haddad, Owner
Discovered a problem and created a resolution without any previous experience in manufacturing and product design and sales.
oakland
career & Technical educational school
Angela Haley, Guidance Counselor
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Shared information about how middle and early high school students at FPS could attend OTEC in the future and what programs the school offers.
family resources
Schools Technical Campus SE
January 24, 2019
Thursday, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Please RSVP for this FREE event!
Ferndale High School - Pathways
A great place to start when thinking about how to talk with your teen about opportunities at their school.
Coming soon: Trades & Manufacturing Pathways!
Shawn & Mike, Detroit Grooming Co-Founders
Angela Haley, OTSC Guidance Counselor
