Advanced Technologies and Science: Manufacturing and Automated Materials Processing Pathway

Pathway Summary: 

Careers in planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products, and related professional and technical support activities

 Pathway Courses:

1.    Automated Systems Processing:

• Level 1:  Robotics and Automated Systems I
• Level 2:  Robotics and Automated Systems II
• Level 3:  Basic Robotics and Design Thinking
• Level 4:  S.T.E.M.

2.  Materials Processing and Manufacturing:

• Level 1:  Manufacturing Tech – Woods 1 
• Level 2:  Manufacturing Tech – Woods 2 or Metals 1
• Level 3:  Manufacturing Tech - Metals 2; Power 1; or Design & Engineering 1
• Level 4:  Take one or more of the following:  Metals 2; Woods 2; or Design & Engineering 2

See the Program of Studies and Career Pathways for Other Recommended Electives and Virtual Courses for this pathway.

AP and Dual Enrollment (ECE) Credit Opportunities:

AP 2D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP European History, AP Physics (algebra-based), AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, UConn ECE Music Theory 1 and 2, UConn ECE Music Appreciation, UConn ECE Physics 1201Q, UConn ECE Physics 1202, UConn ECE French 5, UConn ECE Spanish 5, UConn Seminar in Writing through Literature

Recommended Clubs & Organizations:

• WHS Theatre (Sound/Lighting Crew)
• Robotics Team
• Science Club
• Math Team

Key Business and Industry Partners:

• The Lee Company
• Alta Visions Systems
• Bausch Advanced Technologies
• Chapco Inc.

 Future Careers:

 HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after college:  Mechanical Drafters, Nuclear Technicians, Medical Equipment Repairers, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Engineering Technicians, Industrial Engineering Technicians, Electrical and Electronics Drafters, Chemical Technicians

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after certificates:  Electrical and Electronics repairers (Commercial and Industrial Equipment), Tool and Die Makers, Computer/Automated Teller/Office Machine Repairers

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after high school plus on-the-job training:  Machinists, Production/Planning/Expediting Clerks, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Machinery Maintenance Workers, Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics, Transportation Equipment Painters, Separating/Filtering/Clarifying/Precipitating and Still Machine Setters/Operators/Tenders, Electrical Motor/Power Tool and Related Repairers, Tool Grinders/Filers/Sharpeners, First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers, Welders/Cutters/ Solderers/Brazers, Inspectors/Testers/Sorters/Samplers/Weighers, First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics/Installers/Repairers, Multiple Machine Tool Setters/Operators/Tenders, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders, Cutting/Punching/Press Machine Setters/Operators/Tenders, Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters/Tenders, Grinding/Lapping/Polishing and Buffing Machine Tool Setters/Operators/Tenders, Mixing and Blending Machine Setters/Operators/Tenders, Coating/Painting/Spraying Machine Setters/Operators/ Tenders,  Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters, Aircraft Structure/ Surfaces/Rigging and Systems Assemblers, Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians, Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders, Computer Numerically Controlled Machine (CNC) Tool Programmers, Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians