Manufacturing Video Series
Parents and students simply don’t have the full picture when it comes to manufacturing careers
They’ve heard it’s dirty, unsafe, or a “fallback option.”
The truth? Modern manufacturing is innovative, high-tech, well-paying, and in high demand — but too few people know it.
Shop Talk Straight from the source
We’ve partnered with local manufacturing leaders in Minnesota to bring you real, unfiltered stories from the people who live it every day.
No sugarcoating. No sales pitch. Just firsthand insight into what it’s like to build a career in this field.
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Watch the series. Share it with your student, your class, or your own kids.
The sooner they see the truth, the sooner they can start building their future.
What’s at Risk if We Stay Silent
If these misperceptions persist, students will miss out on stable, high-paying jobs that could lead to leadership positions, entrepreneurship, and financial independence — and our community will lose skilled talent to other regions and industries.
The Future in Focus
Imagine the student in your life — landing a role that’s hands-on, future-focused, and valued.
Picture them learning skills that can’t be outsourced, earning wages that support independence, and finding pride in the work they do.
That’s not a dream. That’s manufacturing in Minnesota.