Four virtual modules designed to help youth “test drive” an emerging career in manufacturing are now available for students in grades K-12.
MxD and Springpod, an online career education platform, partnered to create the short, on-demand virtual work experience modules, called “Sprints.” The free modules are available here.
“Manufacturing offers young people a wide range of career paths that they may not be hearing about from their school counselor,” said Lizabeth Stuck, MxD Vice President, Government and Strategic Affairs. “MxD is pleased to partner with Springpod to showcase these opportunities for youth.”
“At Springpod, we’ve always believed that opportunity should be accessible to every young person, regardless of where they are in the world. Partnering with MxD is an exciting step in continuing to bring that vision to life across the U.S.” said Springpod CEO Sam Hyams.
The modules give youth a window into the jobs of data annotator and manufacturing analytics associate, showing the problem-solving skills needed for those careers. The modules are 30–60 minutes and include activities and videos that guide learners through challenges and solutions that they would encounter in these careers.
The following topics are covered in an all-ages approach:
- Introduction to Manufacturing Analytics
- Forecasting and Manufacturing Analytics
- Introduction to Data Annotation
- Advanced Data Annotation
When learners complete a module, they can then explore some of the thousands of virtual training courses available on the MxD Virtual Training Center.
Springpod aims to bring real-world career experiences to youth through short, experiential learning courses that focus on a single, specific workplace task. These courses aim to replicate workplace tasks or skills relevant to a specific career or persona.
This initiative was funded by MxD Learn’s CAPITAL program with the goal to upskill American manufacturing workers and prepare them for digital manufacturing and cybersecurity careers. This initiative will create a pipeline of future workers into these high-growth careers.
