1. Updating Your Manufacturing Program of Study
Presented to
Oregon ACTE 2018
Tom Thompson
Dan Findley
July 31, 2018

2. Secondary Manufacturing Programs of Study
Career Cluster
Number of Programs
Architecture and Construction 60
Manufacturing 70
Engineering (STEM) 65
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics 41
Total
236

3. Talk With a Partner
How would you describe a high school manufacturing program?

4. Current Programs Welding Metals shop Wood shop Electives Engaging
Hands-on

5. Quality Programs Employer input. Employability skills.
Problem solving.
Integrated knowledge and skills.
Sequence of course.
Non duplicative.
Broad to specific.

6. Questions to Ponder 1
Approximately how many manufacturers are in Oregon?
Over 6,000 in 2017 – Oregon Employment Department

7. Questions to Ponder 2
Computer electronics is the manufacturing sector with the largest employment, what is the second largest?
Food manufacturing

8. Employment Growth Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

9. Employment Growth Transportation and Equipment Manufacturing

10. Questions to Ponder 3
What is the fastest growing advanced manufacturing sector in Oregon.
Aerospace and defense with 51% employment growth – Business Oregon

11. The View from Oregon

12. The Biggest Changes Time Compression Distance Compression
Respond quickly before the competition dominates a new market.
Distance Compression
The whole world has become a potential source for supply and competition.
Trade and Industry Development 2013

13. Traditional Manufacturing vs. Advanced Manufacturing
Mass production
Unskilled and semi skilled labor
Focus on floor space
Investment in production
Highway and rail access
Traditional craft skills
Customization
Semi skilled and technically skilled labor
Focus on IT and infrastructure
Investment in R&D
Global supply chain access
High tech skills

14. Manufacturers Need Our Help
“Prepare students for success in the workplace- teach them how to Solve Problems with People.”
OMEP Presentation

15. “Talk among yourselves…”
Things to discuss-
What does this mean for high school manufacturing programs?
What should a manufacturing program look like?

16. Advanced Manufacturing – A Proposal

17. Key Characteristics Aligned to the future of Oregon Manufacturing.
Defined core sequence.
Incorporated workplace skills.
Not dependent on certain materials.
Simulated work-based learning.

18. Solving Problems
Design
Digital Technology
Production

19. Solving Problems- Specifics
Production
Set up a production process
Meet customer needs
Improve efficiency of production

20. People
Professional
Health and Safety
Academic

21. People - Specifics Teamwork Problem Solving Critical Thinking
Professional
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Planning and Prioritizing
Willingness to Work

22. Course Sequence Manufacturing 1 Manufacturing 2 Manufacturing 3
BASIC SKILLS
Focus is on using basic tools for design, layout, and production. Manual processes are emphasized as well as 2D design
Manufacturing 2
ADVANCED SKILLS
Focus is on building existing skills with development of 3D design and technology enhanced processes such as CNC.
Manufacturing 3
PRODUCTION
Focus is on design and production of products that require integration of skills. The goal is to simulate a production facility.

23. Advanced Manufacturing Course Flow

24. Manufacturing 1 Projects often teacher-generated
Work off of existing drawings
Focus on specific production skills
Students generate improvements on original design

25. Manufacturing 2 Class of project chosen by teacher.
Students work in teams to produce a design
Team production on specific timeline and budget
Integrated skills
Example – CTE Online

26. Manufacturing 3: Examples from the Field
Creating student-run companies
Student generated (Shark Tank)
Community generated (Made in Gaston)
Coproduction with a partner (Building Trailers)
Community service (Holiday Toys)
Ongoing business (Garden Benches)
Others?

27. Some Key Features Student input Identified customer Accountability
Skill integration
Workplace skills

28. Beyond the Core Connections to Community Colleges.
Industry Recognized Credentials.
Career guidance.
Updated facilities and equipment.
Equitable access.

29. What do YOU need?

30. What do WE need? Willingness to share Examples of projects.
Valuable resources
Pictures
Video
Brief descriptions

31. Thank you!
Tom Thompson
phone:
Dan Findley
phone:
Web: Oregon Educator Network Advanced Manufacturing Group