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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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6

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)

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mack brothers

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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

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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

  • Overview of first two events

  • introduction of speakers

  • resources to help parents be advocates for their students. 

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entrepreneur

+ maker / manufacturer

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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. 

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family resources

 Career Night at Oakland

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!

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Shawn & Mike, Detroit Grooming Co-Founders
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Angela Haley, OTSC Guidance Counselor
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