

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
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
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.
