MADE in DeKalb Assessment

What does MADE in DeKalb, a program associated with Georgia Piedmont Technical College, stand for?

• Management and Development Education

• Manufacturing, Automation, and Distribution Emerging in DeKalb

• Marketing and Digital Entrepreneurship

• Machine Advancement and Design Engineering

Which of the following is a primary goal of the MADE in DeKalb initiative in collaboration with Georgia Piedmont Technical College?

• Train students to become farmers

• Eliminate trade careers from business education

• Increase student exposure to manufacturing, automation, and distribution career pathways

• Promote careers in only office administration

Name one local company you learned about that is involved in manufacturing or automation in DeKalb County.

Which of the following careers, as taught at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, would most likely require knowledge of automation systems?

• Social media manager

• Industrial maintenance technician

• Elementary school teacher

• Human resources assistant

True or False: Manufacturing jobs in DeKalb County, supported by Georgia Piedmont Technical College, are outdated and offer little opportunity for advancement.

• True

• False

What is one soft skill and one technical skill important for working in automation or engineering?

Which high-demand industry in DeKalb is responsible for large-scale delivery of goods to stores and consumers?

• Entertainment

• Distribution

• Real Estate

• Public Relations

What kind of education or training might be required for an entry-level job in the engineering or automation field?

• Only a 4-year degree

• A high school diploma and on-the-job training or certification

• A law degree

• No training is needed

How has MADE in DeKalb, in collaboration with Georgia Piedmont Technical College, changed your perception of career opportunities in your area?

• I am now more interested in exploring careers in these fields

• I already knew about these opportunities

• It made me less interested in local jobs

• I don’t think it’s made an impact

What is one takeaway you gained from learning about the manufacturing, automation, or engineering industries through MADE in DeKalb?