Banner

Discover Manufacturing

Manufacturing is all about making things - cars, furniture, food products, tools, and more. It’s one of Michigan’s biggest industries and offers good-paying jobs in areas like robotics, welding, design and machine operation. Manufacturers in West Michigan are looking for the next generation to help build the future. Whether you like working with your hands or using technology to solve problems, there’s a place for you in manufacturing.

Sign Up for Career Event NotificationsLearn More

Schools

Browse schools

Allegan Area ESA

The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) is an intermediate school district in Michigan, headquartered in Allegan. Most of Allegan County is served by the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency, which coordinates the efforts of local boards of education, but has no operating authority over schools. Local school boards in Michigan retain great autonomy over day-to-day operations.

Careerline Tech Center

Careerline Tech Center prepares students for tomorrow's workforce by providing career and technical education for employment and post-secondary opportunities while promoting life-long learning and personal success.

Davenport University

Davenport University provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand industries such as business, technology, health professions, and urban education in the Grand Rapids/Kent County region.

Ferris State University

Ferris State University is a mid-sized four-year public university known for its quality of instruction and large selection of academic programs, ranging from associate to doctoral degrees, offered through seven degree-granting colleges.

Grand Rapids Community College

GRCC provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand careers in manufacturing.

Hastings High School

Hastings High School provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand industries including agriculture, computer programming, engineering design, and other career and technical education pathways.

Hope College

Hope College provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand industries including business, technology, education, health professions, and science & engineering.

Ionia County Career Center

The Ionia County Career Center provides Ionia County students the opportunity for career and technical education programs. The center operates 10 state-approved programs. Classes are a combination of academics and hands-on, project-based learning giving students the knowledge and experience they need to secure their first-time job or begin college.

Michigan State University

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for 170 years. A top global public research university, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery to make a better world while providing students with life-changing opportunities.

Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC)

The Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC) is a secondary career and technical education school serving juniors and seniors in the seven districts of Montcalm County.

Montcalm Community College

Montcalm Community College offers learners of all ages opportunities to earn credits for degrees, certificates, job training programs or transfer to gain skills leading to jobs in high-demand, high-wage career fields.

Muskegon Area Career Tech Center

The Muskegon Area Career Tech Center provides education and training programs to prepare students for in-demand industries including construction, manufacturing, welding, software development, and health care. 

Muskegon Community College

With over 80 two-year degrees and certificates, we will help you prepare for the future you dream of!

Explore additional career options with West Michigan Works!