Make the Future™ Connecting Girls to Manufacturing

Eva, Sessy, Crystal, Maria, Audrey, Nicol, and their classmates are learning to be skilled technicians in advanced manufacturing.
They maintain equipment and computer systems that keep our power on and automobile and food production lines working.
They love to take things apart and solve problems.
They take chances. They believe in themselves and each other.
They believe you can do it, too.

See how women use creativity, teamwork, and make a difference in advanced manufacturing

Girls in advanced manufacturing improve the world (12:00 recommended)
14 unique women. 1 career choice. (trailer)
Kianna faced massive odds to become an engineer
Taking things apart is fun
Girls can do it too

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Meet the women of AMT (advanced manufacturing technician), classes of 2020 and 2021

I feel I’m making a difference in the world.

Lisa Maciel, AMT student

It surprises me how much I’ve accomplished at this age.

Daniela Avila, AMT student, (less than 2 years after graduating high school)

Using creativity at work is at least 65% of my job.

Lexis Ratto, AMT student

Stats and insights

“Advanced automation is manufacturing, the making of something. But when you apply the technology into it, it becomes advanced manufacturing.”
Maurice SalazarSkilled Group Leader, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas
Eight years after their expected graduation dates, students who focused on CTE courses while in high school had higher median annual earnings than students who did not.
“U.S. Department of Education Releases Interactive Data Story on Career and Technical Education in High School”U.S. Dept of Education, Sep. 27, 2019
"We are a team. We don't have to look alike. We don't have to think alike, because I know I think differently than you do, and I know you think differently than me.”
Kianna PorterQuality Engineering Specialist, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas
STEM jobs are projected to grow 12% in advanced manufacturing, compared to 9% for non-STEM jobs in the U.S. between 2017 and 2027.
“STEM jobs are growing fast”Economic Modeling Specialists International, April 2017
“Be willing to explore opportunities out there and then give it a chance. Participate in job shadow days. Participate in internships. Try something out.”
Leslie CantuAssistant Vice President of Administration, Toyotetsu Texas, TXFAME Chapter President
Average annual compensation in manufacturing is $84,832 compared to $66,538 for nonfarm businesses.
“2019 United States Manufacturing Facts”National Association of Manufacturing, 2018, 2017
Manufacturing workers earn $29/hour on average
“About the Manufacturing Sector”U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 2020
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Want to learn about advanced manufacturing careers?

  1. Talk to your school counselor or CTE, math, or science teacher.
  2. Search manufacturing internships and apprenticeships in your town.
  3. Visit FAME USA, Women in Manufacturing, Society of Manufacturing Engineers local chapters

    Parents and educators: Visit Make the Future for additional tools.

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