Manufacture
Your Future
I am…
A student
AN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
A PARENT
AN EDUCATOR
LOOKING FOR A
CAREER CHANGE
What is Advanced Manufacturing?
Advanced manufacturing uses cutting-edge science and innovative technology to make products that are better, more efficient and less expensive.
Advanced manufacturing is not limited to emerging technologies; it constitutes efficient, productive, highly integrated, tightly controlled processes across a spectrum of globally competitive U.S. manufacturers and suppliers.
Why Advanced
Manufacturing?
Jobs in advanced manufacturing provide exceptional opportunities for rewarding work, earning great money, learning new skills and career advancement.
EARN A GREAT
LIVING
179,788 JOBS BY
2026 AVAILABLE
IN ARIZONA
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN
ARIZONA’S FUTURE
SOLVE CRITICAL
PROBLEMS IN
ARIZONA
EARN A GREAT
LIVING
179,788 JOBS BY
2026 AVAILABLE
IN ARIZONA
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN
ARIZONA’S FUTURE
SOLVE CRITICAL
PROBLEMS IN
ARIZONA
“My job as a 3D printing engineer is so rewarding because I know that I am making a difference in the world and affecting people’s lives in a positive way.”
– Danica Meng
PADT application engineer
TYPES OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FIELDS
ROBOTICS
AVIATION,
AEROSPACE &
DEFENSE
COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGY
CLEAN ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMATION
& ELECTRONICS
SEMI -CONDUCTORS
BIOSCIENCE
3D PRINTING
& ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
FABRICATION
& WELDING
MACHINING
ROBOTICS
AVIATION,
AEROSPACE &
DEFENSE
COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGY
CLEAN ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMATION & ELECTRONICS
SEMICONDUCTORS
BIOSCIENCE
3D PRINTING
AUTOMATION
MACHINING
Explore advanced manufacturing careers
Explore advanced manufacturing careers
PATHWAYS TO ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING CAREERS
CAREER &
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Many schools offer CTE programs to allow you to explore different opportunities while acquiring valuable skills.
APPRENTICESHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Provide a personalized, hands-on experience to learn skills from a certified trainer with years of industry knowledge.
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Technical Training provides the skills and certifications needed to perform many advanced manufacturing jobs. Training programs typically last less than a year and can be completed at a community college.
FOUR-YEAR
UNIVERSITY
Universities offer several options for degrees that can be applied to advanced manufacturing and allow you to specialize in different sectors.
CAREER &
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Many schools offer CTE programs to allow you to explore different opportunities
while acquiring
valuable skills.
APPRENTICESHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Provide a personalized, hands-on experience to learn skills from a certified trainer with years of industry knowledge.
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Technical Training provides the skills and certifications needed to perform many advanced manufacturing jobs. Training programs typically last less than a year and can be completed at a community college.