MFGDay Manufacturing Institute

Each year, Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is held on the first Friday in October to show future workers, parents, and those with an interest in making things what modern manufacturing is all about. The fourth industrial revolution is rapidly changing our world. New advanced manufacturing technologies bring about whole new careers, requiring a skilled workforce interested in pursuing them. From technicians to bioengineers, to data analysts, robotics specialists, and all of the operations in between, there is a place for everyone in manufacturing!

Together with the National Association of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, MEP Centers, and federal agency partners, the Manufacturing USA network celebrates the manufacturers who make the products that keep us safe, enrich our lives, strengthen our economic and national security, and provide countless opportunities for our communities and workforce. Host or find an event and get involved. #MFGDay25

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Manufacturing Day Events

Go to America Makes: Manufacturing Day 2025

America Makes: Manufacturing Day 2025

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Youngstown State University – Excellence Training Center
Youngstown, OH
United States

Go to Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corp. Drone Competition

Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corp. Drone Competition

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The Range Complex
2850 Tigerswan Dr.
Autryville, NC 28313
United States

Go to Women In Manufacturing Summit

Women In Manufacturing Summit

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McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, IL
United States

Go to RoboticsCareer.org Jobs Workshop

RoboticsCareer.org Jobs Workshop

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Zoom
United States

Modern Makers: Careers That Make an Impact
Modern Makers: Careers That Make an Impact
Graphic say: "Modern Makers: Meet the modern makers who help power the manufacturing usa ecosystem." With photos of Adonis Summerville (Black male wearing safety glasses) and Maria Araujo (woman with long blonde hair wearing a blazer). Click to learn more.

Demystifying Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

Have you explored the world of advanced manufacturing? It’s time to challenge outdated perceptions. The Manufacturing USA network, in partnership with NextFlex and NIST, hosted a discussion to dispel common myths about manufacturing, such as it being dirty, unskilled, or limited to assembly line work. Our moderator, Dr. Brad Conrad, leads an insightful conversation tackling these misconceptions and highlights why modern manufacturing is an innovative, high-tech career path offering competitive wages and opportunities for everyone.

Learn how advanced manufacturing can be a rewarding career choice!

Panelists include:

  • Ms. Courtney Power is the Deputy Director of Workforce Development at NextFlex
  • Dr. Courtney Taylor is the Executive Director of Mississippi’s Office of Workforce Development, Accelerate MS
  • Dr. John D. Williams describes his job as the lead engineer and co-developer of a research and development (R&D) team at The Boeing Company
  • Dr. Christina Jones is a Partnerships and Outreach Strategist in the Office of Advanced Manufacturing, NIST
Demystifying Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Demystifying Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

News

Go to ARM Institute Featured in the Made Here City Series

ARM Institute Featured in the Made Here City Series

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Jay Douglass, ARM Institute Chief Operating Officer, recently sat down with Industrial Solutions Network by CED and the Manufacturing Happy Hour for their Made Here City Series ! In this interview... Read More
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Go to ARM Institute Celebrates 2025 Class of Champions

ARM Institute Celebrates 2025 Class of Champions

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The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute recently presented several individuals from its member consortium with ARM Champion awards during the institute’s 9th Annual Member Meeting... Read More
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Go to Recap: ARM Institute Hosts 9th Annual Member Meeting

Recap: ARM Institute Hosts 9th Annual Member Meeting

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The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting took place Sept. 3-5 in Pittsburgh, convening a record number of individuals and attracting a record number of... Read More
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Go to NIIMBL announces 2026 eXperience locations – Student applications open October 1

NIIMBL announces 2026 eXperience locations – Student applications open October 1

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NIIMBL is excited to announce that five organizations have been selected to host a NIIMBL eXperience during the summer of 2026. The organizations, representing different geographic regions of the... Read More
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Go to ARM Institute Funds New Robotic Inspection Projects for Casting & Forging

ARM Institute Funds New Robotic Inspection Projects for Casting & Forging

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The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute is proud to announce the project selections from the institute’s recent Robotic Inspection for Casting & Forging Project Call released in April... Read More
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Go to Manufacturing USA Advances Skilled Technical Workforce Development at 2025 HI-TEC Conference

Manufacturing USA Advances Skilled Technical Workforce Development at 2025 HI-TEC Conference

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From 3D-printed medical models to panel sessions on competency frameworks, Manufacturing USA’s presence at the 2025 High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) reflected a deep alignment with... Read More
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Go to CyManII Cyber Readiness Training Helps Manufacturers Face Daunting Digital Future

CyManII Cyber Readiness Training Helps Manufacturers Face Daunting Digital Future

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As more manufacturing processes move into the digital realm, manufacturers face an existential threat from malicious cyber actors. At Millennium Steel of Texas, which manufactures steel and aluminum... Read More
Participants in CyManII’s CRP training
Go to Girls in Engineering Today – Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing of Tomorrow

Girls in Engineering Today – Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing of Tomorrow

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LIFT was honored to host The Engineering Society of Detroit’s (ESD) Girls in Engineering Academy (GEA) at our Corktown headquarters for their capstone experience. During this immersive, hands-on event... Read More
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Go to AIM Photonics: A Decade of Workforce Development with National Impact

AIM Photonics: A Decade of Workforce Development with National Impact

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AIM Photonics was established a decade ago with a bold and forward-looking mission: to propel innovation in integrated photonic circuits (PICs) and develop the skilled workforce needed to sustain its... Read More
Go to Connecting with the Future Workforce: Manufacturing USA at Skills USA

Connecting with the Future Workforce: Manufacturing USA at Skills USA

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Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and educators are at the heart of American manufacturing’s future. As the workforce needs of advanced manufacturing evolve, connecting with these rising... Read More
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Go to NIIMBL Joins as Co-Production Partner for 2027 Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report

NIIMBL Joins as Co-Production Partner for 2027 Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report

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The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) is proud to announce that the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals ( NIIMBL ) will serve as the Co-Production Partner... Read More
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Go to ARM Institute Publishes New Future Skill Requirements Report

ARM Institute Publishes New Future Skill Requirements Report

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This new Labor Market & Skills report is a supplemental asset to our wider Future of Work research paper released publicly in 2024. The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute has issued... Read More
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Unlocking Opportunities: The New Frontier of U.S. Manufacturing Careers
Unlocking Opportunities: The New Frontier of U.S. Manufacturing Careers
Manufacturing USA: De-Risking Tech Startups
Manufacturing USA: De-Risking Tech Startups