The LAMP program is a career preparation program open to high school seniors interested in exploring the exciting world of manufacturing. Both AM and PM classes are held at the UAW-GM Lansing Training Center within General Motors Corporation facilities in downtown Lansing.

The LAMP program offers students a unique opportunity to take an in-depth look at the world of manufacturing in an "up-close and personal" way. Throughout the year, students apply concepts learned in the classroom to real-world experiences within the automotive/manufacturing setting.

Six highly interactive, student-driven units of instruction that strengthen academic, manufacturing, and employability skills are taught throughout the year. Each unit also involves a of the General Motors plants that leads to a Capstone Experience. The Capstone is conducted during the month of May.

Academics Language Arts  Math  Science  Social Studies
Manufacturing/Technology  Multiple skills based on the National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing (NACFAM) Standards
Employability Skills  Systems thinker  Skilled information processor  Effective communicator  Self-directed continuous learner  Collaborative worker  Respectful citizen
Mentoring and Job Shadowing Opportunities Individual UAW-GM mentors for each student  Job shadowing  Production  Skilled trades  Business/finance  Engineering  Other

An interest in exploring a career in manufacturing  Motivation to be a self-directed learner with a strong "quality work, on time" work ethic  Strength in reading, writing, math, teamwork, and problem-solving skills  Student transportation is required

The LAMP program provides exploration for students in the areas of self-awareness, career awareness, career decision-making and routes to future careers. Students exit with career plans and a portfolio documenting their success. Mentoring and job shadowing with UAW-GM personnel further enrich the students' experiences by providing them with adult guides to the world of manufacturing.

We begin with a five day orientation in the beginning of August to get to know ourselves a little better, get to know each other, learn to work as a team, and learn the processes of LAMP.

Authentic Application through Six Units of Study

Quality Improvement introduces quality standards, quality tools, and a process for finding continuous improvement opportunities within a system.
More Than Design provides a system view of the design process including changes in design techniques.
Manufacturing Systems introduces various manufacturing methods and the system measurables of quality, safety, cost, responsiveness and people involvement.
Business Principles addresses the financial aspects of the business and the interdependencies among decisions related to price, production, marketing, capital investment and research and development.
People Systems teaches the history of the labor movement within the automotive industry as well as communication skills, workplace issues and career awareness.
Shifting Gears focuses on the manufacturing system model and the interdependencies within it.
Capstone experience ivolves a genuine product or process problem within the manufacturing setting. Working in teams of 4-5, students organize and conduct a systematic plan to research the problem, analyze the data, and make recommendations for solution to UAW-GM, Ingham ISD, and community members.

Opportunity to earn college credit at Lansing Community College 

MGMT 237 Managing/Continual Imporvement (3 credits)
LABR 200 Introduction to Labor Relations (3 credits)
BUSN 118 Introduction to Business (3 credits)
OADM 105 Employability Skills (1 credit)
PMMT 100 Manufacturing Processes (4 credits)

Clearly defined career plans  Portfolios of student accomplishments  Mentors from the ranks of the UAW and General Motors  State-of-the-art manufacturing plants as learning sites  Connections with state, national, and international suppliers  State and national award-winning program  Unique classroom setting within General Motors facilities  Team-taught, student-driven classroom environment  Fun and exciting learning opportunities