[EricH]

That's actually a good idea for a "Wow, I could end up doing this someday" trip.

Contact your local major engineering place and see if you can get a field trip of their plant. (I know Northrop and a few other aerospace companies have stuff down there, but I'm not sure what else there is or what exactly they do.) Take the entire team. Not only do you get a wow moment, but you can pick up some useful tips if you pay attention.