These programs are designed in collaboration with local
manufacturers to respond directly to workforce needs.
Currently, more than 622,000 U.S. manufacturing
jobs are unfilled, a number projected to rise to 1.9
million by 2033. By offering skill-based training and
nationally recognized credentials, SME PRIME programs
like Frankenmuth's are helping close that gap and
strengthen the future of American manufacturing.
Building a Future-Ready Workforce
Students in Frankenmuth's SME PRIME program are
already gaining exposure to industry-level technology
and experiencing the satisfaction of creating, testing,
and refining projects that mirror professional processes.
With the addition of drone and ground aviation, the
program expands opportunities into a rapidly growing
field that includes logistics, surveying, and emergency
response applications.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Michigan's
manufacturing professionals earn an average of
$85,000 annually, underscoring the strong potential
of these career paths. By blending manufacturing,
engineering, and aviation technology — and through
the leadership of innovative educators like Rob Baker —
Frankenmuth High School is empowering its students
to shape their own futures, whether that means
entering the workforce, pursuing higher education,
enlisting in the armed forces, or becoming innovators in
industries that define tomorrow.
512 N. Franklin Street, Ste. A
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Telephone: 989-262-9130
www.burgessandsweeneylaw.com
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