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What We Make Shapes the World
With over 200 advanced manufacturing companies in greater Hillsboro — we are shaping the future.
We’re not just making things. We’re making careers.
High-impact, competitive-wage careers in advanced manufacturing are easy to access and open to all who are willing to learn and ready to work. We offer opportunities to build a better life, and provide training and apprenticeships to help you succeed.
Stability and competitive pay
Careers are available with competitive salaries, growth and advancement possibilities, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology to shape our world.
The average salary for the highest-paying advanced manufacturing occupations requiring less than a bachelor’s degree in Washington County range anywhere between $40,000 and $74,000.
The industry keeps growing
In Hillsboro, one in eight jobs is in advanced manufacturing, and these opportunities are predicted to grow 10% by 2027.
More than 200 advanced manufacturing companies in Washington County are competing for workers. In 2022, there were over 12,000 job postings for advanced manufacturing jobs.
Training provided
If you enjoy problem-solving, critical thinking, math, science, teamwork and creativity, educational and on-the-job training is available for you to get a great job doing something you love. Apprenticeships, internships and short-term training programs are also available.It’s easier than you think to get started.
Most careers in advanced manufacturing don’t require a four-year college degree.
With a high school diploma or GED, certificate, or associate degree, you can be part of a growing, impactful industry in the Hillsboro area.
Read on to learn about the many pathways to a career in advanced manufacturing and
join others who are helping shape the world!
Career Exploration
Below are opportunities for you to learn about career paths, job functions, industries, fields, and roles that can help clarify your professional interests, goals, and aspirations.
Internships
Find professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to fields of study or career interests. An internship gives students the opportunity for career exploration and development, and to learn new skills.
Apprenticeships
Learn about opportunities for on-the-job training and accompanying studies. Apprenticeships can also enable practitioners to gain a license to practice in a regulated occupation.
Career Technical Education
Career technical education (CTE) provides students and adults with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and develop skills they will use throughout their careers.
Short-Term Training
Short-term training takes one year or less. Classes to build a specific skill may occur once or twice per week for a limited period of time. Comprehensive certificate and diploma programs are full-time for a few weeks or months.