Summary:This exercise requires students to research and identify potential careers within the manufacturing sector, and create pathways to reach those goals. There are four traditional pathways available to high school graduates: work, apprenticeship, college, and university. However, there are many other pathways that can lead to the same career, and people may change careers multiple times throughout their lifetime. For this exercise, students are asked to select an area of interest within manufacturing, such as automotive manufacturing or quality control, and identify two potential career paths to get there. They must consider factors such as high school credits required or recommended, specialized programs in high school or college/university, time required to gain necessary skills and education, predicted need for the position, and any additional skills or further education needed to advance in the field. Students must create a graphic timeline for each pathway and provide details on labor market predictions and any requirements for further education.