Career Exploration at WalzCraft
On August 21–22, 2025, WalzCraft welcomed two energetic groups of students to our facility as part of Western Technical College’s Manufacturing Mania summer program. This hands-on event offered middle school students (Grade 7-9) the opportunity to explore careers in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and engineering technologies, while getting a behind-the-scenes look at real production environments.
Led by WTC instructors in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and agricultural business, the students toured our manufacturing operations and learned how custom cabinet components are made—from concept to completion. The visit gave students a glimpse into the technical skills, creativity, and teamwork required in today’s modern manufacturing jobs.
The program is designed to immerse middle school-aged children in all of the options that junior colleges have to support local manufacturers, and to connect students with the necessary skills in a real work environment. We were proud to participate in this program, helping young minds explore rewarding careers in manufacturing while encouraging curiosity, innovation, and hands-on problem-solving.
