Industry Sector
of the Week
"The Manufacturing and Product Development sector provides a foundation for secondary students in California in manufacturing processes and systems, including graphic design production, machine tooling and forming, welding andmaterials joining, and product innovation and design. Students engage in an instructional program that integrates academic and technical preparation and focuses on career awareness, career exploration, and skill preparation in four pathways. The pathways emphasize real-world, occupationally relevant experiences of significant scope and depth in manufacturing. The knowledge and skills are acquired within a sequential, standards-based pathway program that integrates hands-on, project-based, and work-based instruction. Standards in this sector are designed to prepare students for entry to a career, postsecondary education, or advanced technical training. " -from CACareerZone.org
Education & Training in Manufacturing & Product Design
---Community Colleges---
San Bernardino Valley College: Machinist Technology degrees & certificates
InTech Center (Chaffey College): Manufacturing programs
Norco College: Manufacturing Technology certificate
---4-Year Universities---
CSUSB: Graphic Design degree
Cal Baptist University: Industrial and System Engineering degree
Local Business in Manufacturing & Product Design
Sorenson Engineering, Yucaipa
Sorenson Engineering has over 60 years as a globally recognized leader in micro technology solutions for Aerospace/Defense, RF interconnect, Microwave Test, Fiber Optics, and Medical industries. Their focus is delivering value through innovation by utilizing their expertise in precision screw machining, electroplating, value engineering, and contact assembly. Read more about the history of Sorenson Engineering here: https://www.sorensoneng.com/company/historical-highlights
Sorenson Engineering partners with San Bernardino county's Workforce Development Board to provide internship opportunities for high school students in manufacturing.
Interested in this field of work? Make sure to enroll in Advanced Manufacturing 1 & 2 while attending Redlands High School!
Job Outlook & Stats for Manufacturing & Product Design
Highest Paying Careers
These careers receive the highest average annual wage for their jobs: some individuals may make more or less depending on where they live, the company they work for, and the level of education they have. Often, these careers can be competitive and more scarce than less-paying careers and they may require advanced degrees and training.
Fastest Growing Careers
These careers have seen the largest percentage increases of job openings. This tends to mean that these are considered jobs with a growing amount of opportunities and openings in their sector. There also may be an increase in the number of people retiring from these positions or a sudden need for these positions in the workforce.
