Manufacturing Technology Programs, through the application of new technologies, enhances the future of each student by providing them with competencies that are nationally recognized by industry.
Manufacturing Technology prepares students with the specialized skills needed in industry to design, create and deliver the products we use every day.
Classroom instruction, laboratory experiences and work based learning programs provide real life experiences for development of problem solving and critical thinking skills.
The following career pathways are offered through Manufacturing Technology to attain those competencies:
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Computerized Manufacturing and Machining
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Metal Fabrication Technology
- Welding Technology
- Wood Manufacturing Technology
Emphasis is placed on employability through academic and occupational skills enabling a smooth transition to the work place or postsecondary education.
Manufacturing Technology Programs prepare students with the technical aptitude to be become highly productive and to grow both personally and professionally.
All Manufacturing Programs offer Nationally Recognized Certifications. Each student must pass both a technical knowledge and a technical performance assessment as proof that they have the skills required by industry.
Kentucky Futuring Panel for the Manufacturing Program Area – May 6, 2025
MBA Research is partnering with the Office of Career and Technical Education to conduct a Manufacturing Futuring Panel in May. This panel of business and industry professionals will ensure that Kentucky's educational institutions are teaching the skills and content that matter most to employers now and in the years to come by reviewing and validating existing content standards for these career areas in Kentucky. Click this link for more information on Kentucky Futuring Panel 2025 .