--- title: Your Future Career - NGen | Careers of the Future description: Shape your future career by learning about all the different areas of study advanced manufacturing has to offer. --- [![Careers of the Future Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/careers_of_the_future_logo_2.webp?width=333&height=112&name=careers_of_the_future_logo_2.webp)](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en) [![Careers of the Future Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/careers_of_the_future_logo.webp?width=333&height=112&name=careers_of_the_future_logo.webp)](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en) 🇬🇧 English - 🇬🇧 English ✓ - 🇫🇷 Français ✓ - [Youth Programs](https://careersofthefuture.ca/youth-programs) - [Career Pathways](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways) - [Future Careers](https://careersofthefuture.ca/new-future-careers) - [NGen Youth News](https://careersofthefuture.ca/ngen-youth-news) ![woman\_in\_the\_laboratory](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/woman_in_the_laboratory.webp?width=1440&height=960&name=woman_in_the_laboratory.webp "woman_in_the_laboratory") # Your Future Career **Imagine a future you want to create. Learn about the different areas of study in advanced manufacturing along with programs available across the country.** How do you get access to these great careers? If you’re inspired by advanced manufacturing, you’re in luck because there are some amazing and rewarding jobs waiting for you. We can point you in the right direction—a smart place to start is with the right education before and after you graduate high school. The subject fields we list here aren’t a complete picture, but they give you an idea of the main areas that could prepare you for a career in advanced manufacturing. And education in these fields of study are available at colleges and universities across the country ![Woman in a lab](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/Woman_into_a_lab.webp) ## Science Scientists study and explore aspects of the physical world. Their intelligence and curiosity are what drive new discoveries in manufacturing - like new materials, greener methods, and how to use readily available resources for sustainable production. If you’re a naturally curious person, learn how the frontiers of science are being blazed by thinkers like you. [Learn More](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/science?hsLang=en) ![Woman installing solar panel](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/woman_installing_solar_panel.webp) ## Engineering Engineers design, build, maintain, and manage engines, machines, public works, or complex systems. This can mean the improvement and maintenance of systems that already exist, or inventing totally new ones. [Learn More](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/engineering?hsLang=en) ![People looking at pin board](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/people_looking_at_pin_board.webp) ## Business Commerce A career in business or commerce opens up many opportunities for those interested in operations, sales, advertising, marketing, and finance. This might also lead to a career in financial management or selling securities. [Learn More](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/business-commerce?hsLang=en) ![Woman working on the computer](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/a_woman_working_on%20the_computer.webp) ## Computer Studies Computer careers may involve programming applications, performing system analysis, designing, developing, supporting and managing software, or even working in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. If you think the possibilities for computers are endless, learn more about how they’re key to a better built world. [Learn More](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/computer-studies?hsLang=en) ![Man working on the computer](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/a_man_working_on%20the_computer.webp) ## Specialists Specialists are experts who go deep on a specific area of expertise. There are so many directions a specialist career in advanced manufacturing can take you. Explore some of the exciting possibilities. [Learn More](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/specialists?hsLang=en) ![Woman welding](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/woman_welding.webp) ## Skilled Trades Trade a desk job for a hands-on career that’s always in demand. A future in skilled trades opens the door to many exciting career paths. [Learn More](https://careersofthefuture.ca/skilled-trades-ngen-careers-of-the-future?hsLang=en) ![People looking at a tablet](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/people_looking_at_a_tablet.webp) ## Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship This career track focuses on identifying opportunities and helping them grow into viable businesses—from feasibility studies through to market launch, and the management of that new company. [Learn More](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/business-innovation-entrepreneurship?hsLang=en) ### Where do you want to go next? [Advanced Manufacturing Technologies](https://careersofthefuture.ca/advanced-manufacturing-technologies?hsLang=en) Frequently Asked Questions [![Ngen-Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/NGEN%20LOGO.png?width=250&height=83&name=NGEN%20LOGO.png "Ngen-Logo")](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en) ©2025 Next Generation Manufacturing Canada. 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