Build your career in the growing advanced manufacturing industry! As the result of new technology, careers in manufacturing are engaging, technical and fast-paced. Some of the technologies used include computer technologies, sustainable technologies, advanced robotics, and process technologies. A career in manufacturing will allow you to take part in the process of creating a meaningful product!
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Help - Production Worker | $14.47 |
| Installation, Maintenance and Repair Workers | $18.13 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical Assemblers | $19.36 |
| Welder, Cutter, Solderer and Brazer | $19.68 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Machinist | $21.50 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $22.23 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | $23.38 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician | $28.79 |
| First Line Supervisor of Production | $32.46 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $42.76 |
| Electrical Engineer | $43.09 |
| Civil Engineer | $43.90 |
| Electronics Engineer | $49.42 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering | Beulah Middle School |
| Fabrication and Engineering | Ernest Ward Middle School |
| Engineering | Escambia High School |
| Home Builders Association of West Florida (Green) Construction Trades | Pine Forest High School |
| iTech | Northview High School |
| iTech | Pensacola High School |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture | West Florida High School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Advanced Welding | George Stone Technical College |
| Autodesk Inventor | University of West Florida |
| Business Intelligence Certificate | University of West Florida |
| CNC Composite Fabricator/Programmer | Pensacola State College |
| CNC Machinist Operator/Programmer | Pensacola State College |
| CNC Machinist/Fabricator | Pensacola State College |
| Digital Manufacturing Specialist | Pensacola State College |
| Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing | Pensacola State College |
| Engineering Technology - Mechanical Design and Fabrication | Pensacola State College |
| Engineering Technology Support Specialist | Pensacola State College |
| Lean Bronze | University of West Florida |
| Management Development | University of West Florida |
| Manufacturing Automation Specialist | Pensacola State College |
| Mechanical Designer/Programmer | Pensacola State College |
| Project Management Professional | University of West Florida |
| SolidWorks | University of West Florida |
| Supply Chain Logistics Certificate | University of West Florida |
| Welding Technology | George Stone Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Accounting | University of West Florida |
| Business Administration | University of West Florida |
| Computer Engineering | University of West Florida |
| Economics | University of West Florida |
| Electrical Engineering | University of West Florida |
| Finance | University of West Florida |
| Management | University of West Florida |
| Management Information Systems | University of West Florida |
| Mechanical Engineering | University of West Florida |
| Supply Chain Logistics Management | University of West Florida |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Escambia County, please contact Steven Harrell at 850-469-5357, or submit this form:
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See the full list of Escambia County Career Academies or for more information about career and technical education in Escambia County middle and high schools, please visit Escambia County Schools Workforce Education.
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Hospitality & Tourism
Public Service and Education
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.