Next-Gen Manufacturing

I Am a Student

If you’re curious about machining or manufacturing, this page helps you pick a direction fast—without getting buried in a pile of articles.

Quick Start

  • Choose a pathway: apprenticeship, college program, or hands-on intro camp.
  • Look for real equipment + real projects: labs, machining centers, metrology, CAD/CAM.
  • Use scholarships and supporters: the industry funds training more than most people realize.

Best Next Steps

USCTI scholarship helps part-time student with a full-time engineering job
USCTI scholarship winner shares experience
United Grinding launches four-year apprenticeship
Hurco establishes apprenticeship program
High school robotics team cuts and forms metal at BLM Group USA

Explore the full supporter & program list

The Support page curates scholarships, donations, schools, and apprenticeship coverage in one place.

Supporting the Next Generation

Scholarships • Tools for Schools • Colleges • Apprenticeships