Future Leaders in Manufacturing
Real Wages. Real Skills. Real success.
Set yourself up for future success and play a crucial role in our local community.
When you work in manufacturing with one of our partner employers, you set yourself up for future success by earning a highly competitive wage and receiving tuition reimbursement. You also play a vital role in our local community by developing leadership skills that can significantly influence your career path, whether in manufacturing or any other field you choose to pursue.
Why Participate?
There are key benefits to participating in Future Leaders in Manufacturing.
Earn a Competitive Wage
Earn a highly competitive wage with flexible work schedules that balance students’ academic and extra-curricular schedules in growing manufacturing companies.
Receive Tuition Reimbursement
Fund your education with an employer committed to your success.
Create a Meaningful Career
Learn skills and develop relationships that you can build on to create a meaningful career in manufacturing.
Career Pathways in Manufacturing
Career pathways in manufacturing offer a variety of opportunities across different sectors, including:
Production & Operations
Focus on the processes and systems involved in creating goods from raw materials. Roles include manufacturing engineer, production manager, quality control inspector and industrial maintenance technician.
Engineering & Technical
Design, test and improve manufacturing processes, systems and machinery. Careers include industrial engineer, manufacturing systems engineer, process engineer, automation engineer and product design engineer.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Concentrate on the procurement of raw materials, distribution of finished goods and maintaining an efficient flow of resources. Positions include logistics coordinator, supply chain manager, inventory control specialist and procurement specialist.
Research & Development (R&D)
Innovate new products, materials or manufacturing techniques. Roles include R&D engineer, materials scientist and product development engineer.
Quality Assurance (QA) & Compliance
Ensure that products meet industry standards and regulations. Positions include QA Manager and regulatory affairs specialist.
Management & Leadership
Oversee operations, teams and departments within the manufacturing operation. Careers include plant manager, operations manager and manufacturing supervisor.
Health, Safety & Environment
Keep the workplace safe and minimize environmental impact. Roles include safety manager, environmental heath and safety specialist and health and safety technician.
Information Technology (IT)
Play a critical role in supporting digital systems. Positions include manufacturing IT specialist.
Sales & Marketing
Ensure that products are marketed and sold effectively. Careers include sales manager, business development manager and marketing manager.
Our Partners
Our current manufacturing partners represent key employers in the Sheboygan and surrounding areas. We are continuing to add new employer partners. If your company is interested in becoming a partner manufacturer, please contact us.
Career Readiness
Students in the program interact with a career readiness team dedicated to each individual, providing practical leadership sessions that include workshops, presentations and company tours with partner companies. Program topics could include:
- Resume Development
- How to Build Your Brand
- Strengths Assessment
- Developing Emotional Intelligence
- Handling Workplace Conflict
- Networking
- Building a LinkedIn Profile
- Professionalism in the Workplace
- AI Applications for Daily Work
- Equity and Inclusion
- Customer Service Skills
- NACE Career Readiness Competencies
Next Steps
Interested in learning more or ready to get started?
Please complete and submit the form below, and someone from our team will get in touch with you.
Standout as a Candidate
Upon successful completion of the skill development, you will receive an exclusive UW-Green Bay credential, a digital badge validating your accomplishment and signaling to employers your mastery of the curriculum. The digital badge can be featured on LinkedIn, your resume, email signature and website.
What is Tuition Reimbursement?
Tuition reimbursement is a program or benefit paid by the employer that aims to reduce the financial burden of tuition fees, making education more accessible.
Terms
You may earn up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement paid by the employer for each year you participate in the program.
Eligibility
As long as you are a full-time student at UW-Green Bay and employed by one of our partner manufacturers, you are eligible to participate in Future Leaders in Manufacturing.
Withdrawal
- If a student withdraws from UW-Green Bay at any point during the semester, the student will be responsible for paying tuition and fees based on the refund schedule.
- If a student loses their job with one of our manufacturing partners, they may owe outstanding tuition or fees at UW-Green Bay and/or reimbursement of tuition or fees to the employer, depending on company policy.
- Employment loss will not prevent a student from participating in the career readiness and coaching benefits of Future Leaders in Manufacturing.
Need help?
Contact Kay Voss, Director, Career Planning & Professional Connections at vossk@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2533.