The tools to help launch careers
Education plays a vital role in helping to grow our nation’s maritime manufacturing workforce. Tailored for educators and administrators, this collection of programs and tools is designed to promote awareness of maritime manufacturing industries in the classroom and spark interest among students. Access worksheets, videos, webinars and more — all organized by grade level and learning objectives.
A rescue mission was launched when the submarine USS Squalus sank during a trial run off the coast of New England in May 1939. Three Navy divers, William Badders, James McDonald, and John Mihalowski, would later receive the Medal of Honor for the daring rescue of over 60 trapped submariners.
MoreMfg Dream Team connects educators and students with young manufacturing professionals who share authentic career stories and serve as ambassadors for the manufacturing industry. Through classroom presentations, career exploration events, and hands-on activities, ambassadors help students explore career pathways and discover the diverse opportunities available in modern manufacturing.
MoreA lesson plan set centered on submarine production, highlighting the role of welding and the critical importance of quality assurance and control throughout the process.
MoreThis edWebinar equips K–12 educators with strategies, resources, and real-world insights to strengthen career literacy, helping students explore pathways and build skills aligned with workforce needs in the submarine industrial base while supporting national security and economic growth.
MoreA classroom resource that engages students in exploring submarine production, related career pathways, and the real-world systems that support the submarine industrial base.
MoreA concise, student-friendly resource that highlights in-demand trades, required skills, and career pathways within the submarine industrial base, helping learners connect hands-on work to meaningful, high-impact careers.
MoreSparkForce offers grants for STEM-focused camps, giving students hands-on industrial experience, building skills for high-tech manufacturing careers in their communities.
MoreFounded by Diversified Educational Systems (DES) with Pitsco Education, stem+M is a hands-on, cross-curricular program that integrates STEM with a focus on manufacturing to inspire youth and build foundational skills for future careers.
MoreThis guide highlights education, training, and workforce funding opportunities relevant to schools, educators, and education partners, and includes practical tips and strategies to support successful planning, applications, and implementation.
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