It is critical for new career and technical education (CTE) instructors in the field of Manufacturing to develop strong instructional practices and a solid foundation for building high-quality programs. As role models for their professional area, instructors set the standard for the technical skills, safety practices, and professionalism their students need to acquire. This group is for educators participating in the introductory Manufacturing CTE course who aspire to discuss and master the core competencies necessary for effective curriculum development, lesson planning, communication, assessment, and program improvement. Group members share best practices, ideas, reflections, and resources to help support one another in a dynamic, rapidly evolving manufacturing and education landscape.