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MHS Advanced Manufacturing Students Design and Build a Custom Off-Road Vehicle

A person in a gray uniform and cap is operating a power tool on a metal surface in a large industrial warehouse setting with high ceilings and overhead lighting.
A person in a hard hat and protective gear is working on a metal frame structure in a workshop setting with various tools and equipment visible in the background.
The image shows a workshop setting with several individuals working on a metal frame structure, surrounded by various tools and equipment.
A welder in protective gear is using a welding torch, creating a shower of sparks against a metal frame in the background.
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A person wearing a welding mask and protective gear is performing welding work on a metal frame structure in what appears to be an industrial or workshop setting.
A person in a gray uniform is operating a metal lathe, with various tools and machinery visible in the background.
Two young men in gray uniforms are working on a piece of equipment in a workshop setting, surrounded by various tools and equipment.
A welder in a protective suit is working on a metal frame structure in a workshop setting, surrounded by various tools and equipment.

At Madras High, students in the manufacturing CTE pathway have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the trade. Intro to Manufacturing introduces students to the basics of welding, learning how to read a tape measure, and different pieces of equipment in the shop. As students progress through the pathway, they learn more and more and become more proficient in manufacturing. Advanced Manufacturing is a class that is 100% project based. Students work independently or as a team to build a project they have in mind.

This year, two students in the advanced manufacturing class are working on a project that will challenge them and test the skills they've learned thus far. They're working together to design and build an off-road buggy. The two students, Lucas Hurd and Tryg Zemke, are both juniors and in their third year within the manufacturing program. They spend parts of every school-day working on the buggy. In order to complete this project, they need to know how to measure, weld, grind, cut, assemble, and so much more.

Both Hurd and Zemke shared they love this class because of the vast opportunities they have to learn all of the different equipment and different types of welding out there. This project is just one example of the skills our students gain through CTE. They plan to complete the project next school year.