Manufacturing
Miami-Dade Career and Technical Education (CTE) Manufacturing offers high school programs of study integrating rigorous academic study with technical and soft work skills in specific career pathways of the career cluster Manufacturing
Career Preparatory in High School
High school students begin study of CTE Manufacturing programs in the ninth grade, which provides them an opportunity to concentrate their efforts in a law and public safety security career pathway. Manufacturing programs consist of 3 or more year long courses, participation in SKILLS USA, achievement of industry certification, and work-based learning opportunities.
- Applied Welding Technologies
- Electronic Technology
- Major Appliance and Refrigeration Repair
Florida Dept. Of Education Curriculum & Other Resources
High Schools with Manufacturing
- George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
- Miami Lakes Ed. Center and Technical College
- Robert Morgan Ed. Center and Technical College
Industry Certification
Usually achieved during senior year with online exam and sometimes with demonstration of skills (may also be age and experiential hours requirements.)
- NCCER Carpentry - Level 1 (Secondary) (NCCER005)
- NCCER Carpentry - Level 2 (Secondary) (NCCER032)
- NCCER Welding - Level 1 (Secondary) (NCCER061)
*Middle and high school
View Industry Certification Return on Investment Flyer
(Not all certifications listed above are offered at all schools listed)
Career and Technical Ed. Student Organization
High school and post-secondary student participation.
Average Salaries
| OCCUPATIONS | FLORIDA | NATIONAL |
| Avionics Technician | $52,400 | $56,940 / $58,460 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | $46,250 | $49,380 / $50,290 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | $50,540 | $58,770 / $60,330 |
| Locksmith | $35,490 | $39,820 / $40,620 |
| Mechanical Engineering Tec | $50,360 | $54,280 / $55,470 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $40,730 | $47,120 / $48,540 |
| Production Supervisor | $55,000 | $58,150 / $59,060 |
| Team Assembler | $26,690 | $30,590 / $30,740 |
| Upholsterer | $31,070 | $32,170 / $33,280 |
| Welding/Soldering/Worker | $35,800 | $35,800 / $36,450 |
| www.bls.gov/ooh May 2014 information | ||
Florida Career Cluster Information
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