IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing®
Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators
Preparing students for a wide variety of careers.
IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing® provides the educational foundation to equip students with the necessary career-ready skills to thrive in the evolving advanced technologies landscape.
It is a three-year foundational competency-based curriculum for the “multi-skilled technician” needed in today’s workplace. Blending career exploration with career preparation, IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing will introduce you to fields such as Robotics and Automation, Industrial Design, IT/Network Security, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and more; all advanced career paths that are in increasing demand in the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Students can earn industry-recognized, stackable and highly valued credentials in 8 key disciplines including Quality, Safety, Process & Production, Maintenance Awareness, Basic Operations, Advanced Operations, Robot System Operations and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Networking and Data Analytics.
IGNITE Your Classroom
A new opportunity to inspire students toward amazing careers.
STUDENTS
How can I participate in IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing?
IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing® is offered through educational institutions throughout the U.S. and at our Detroit, Michigan facility.
If you are interested in the program, we recommend speaking with your school about participation. Please recommend your school to contact us to learn more. If you are located near the Detroit, Michigan facility there may be upcoming programs to register directly.
EDUCATORS
How can my classroom participate?
IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing® offers a variety of learning solutions to accommodate educational institutions.
The program features a turnkey solution, including competency-based curriculum, instructor training, instructor guides & assessment, virtual simulation and industrial hardware. All IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing courses include interactive eLearning lessons, computer simulations, design projects and hands-on workstations using Industry 4.0 technologies.
Want to IGNITE your classroom? Please click the link below to request information.
IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing, Inspiring Students Across the U.S.
LIFT’s Learning Lab features a wide variety of Amatrol® training systems, including a Pegasus® robot and trainers that teach skills related to electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and more! In this video, program managers discuss the training that LIFT provides, including an overview of the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing® program, developed in conjunction with Amatrol®.
What is advanced manufacturing?
Advanced manufacturing is a cutting-edge field that combines traditional manufacturing techniques with modern technologies.
This field is at the forefront of innovation, offering exciting opportunities to work with the latest technology and contribute to industries that are shaping the future. Whether you’re interested in engineering, technology, or problem-solving, Advanced Manufacturing offers a dynamic career path with a broad range of applications.
- The United States manufacturing sector is facing an increasing demand for a well-educated and highly skilled workforce to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by today’s advanced technologies.
- The need for a skilled workforce is projected to grow significantly, with an estimated requirement of 3.5 million new workers over the next decade.
- To address this demand, LIFT, alongside world-class partners developed IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing, and other training programs, that equip individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving manufacturing landscape.