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Advanced Manufacturing Course

PLTW Engineering Pathway

Employment for semiconductor processing technicians in the U.S. is expected to grow by 13% by 2033. In partnership with industry leaders, PLTW is developing new learning experiences designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing.

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Advanced Manufacturing Course

This course is designed to prepare students in grades 10–12 that opens the door to the high-tech, high-wage careers powering today’s innovation economy. 

Whether students are just starting their journey in engineering or building on prior experience, this course immerses them in the exciting world of Industry 4.0—where semiconductors, automation, AI, machine learning, cyber-physical systems, and data analytics converge to transform how we design, build, and maintain everything. 

Available for the 2026-27 school year 

Why should students take Advanced Manufacturing? 

  • Explore real-world applications of AI, robotics, and data science

  • Build skills that lead to high-demand, high-paying careers

  • Learn from a curriculum shaped by industry leaders

  • Be part of the innovation that’s reshaping our world

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Expertise for Today
and Tomorrow

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Cutting-Edge Equipment and Supplies

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Curriculum-Aligned Training

Bring Advanced Manufacturing to Your District

Annual Participation Fee

No cost. Course is included in Annual Participation Fee for PLTW Engineering.

Professional Development 

$2,400

Equipment & Supplies

Price varies based on your needs. Contact us today to customize your implementation plan.

Advanced Manufacturing Course Advisory Board

Designed by industry experts and aligned with the latest workforce trends, the Advance Manufacturing course equips students with future-ready skills that employers are looking for right now. From smart factories to predictive maintenance, they'll gain hands-on experience with the technologies driving the next industrial revolution. 

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Amanda David

Staff Process Engineer

Intel

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Andreas Engel

Global Director

Plant of the Future

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Charles Johnson-Bey

SVP

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Orietta Verdugo

Director of Philanthropy & Chief of Staff

Intel Foundation

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Trever White

General Manager, Production Engineering

Toyota Motor North America

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Tony Schmitz

Richard Rosenberg Distinguished Professor

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Ritch Ramey

Director of Education

Association for Advancing Automation

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Sajan Saini

Education Director

IKIM Initiative, MIT

The Career AdvantageTM Your District Needs 

Manufacturing is a crucial part of our economy and future—so are your students. The Advanced Manufacturing course doesn’t just teach skills; it lets students step into a variety of job roles to provide a well-rounded understanding of the opportunities available to them.

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MicroChipstersTM 

MicroChipsters is an educational game that transforms players into tech-savvy engineers. In this collaborative experience, players mine rare earth elements, craft semiconductors through real-world fabrication steps, and use their creations to power quirky, customizable AI bots.

The game introduces players to the science and systems behind semiconductor manufacturing, including the materials, processes, and challenges involved.

Available September 2025

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