The Manufacturing and Product Development sector provides a foundation in manufacturing processes and systems, including graphic design production, machine tooling and forming, welding and materials joining, product innovation and design. Students engage in an instructional program that integrates academic and technical preparation. The pathways emphasize real-world, occupationally relevant experiences of significant scope and depth in manufactuing. The knowledge and skills are acquired within a sequential, standards-based pathway program that integrates hands-on, project-based, and work-based instruction. Standards in this sector are designed to prepare students for entry to a career, postsecondary education, or advanced technical training.