MFGDay Manufacturing Institute

Each year, Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is held on the first Friday in October in order to show students, parents, and the public 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 bioengineers, to data analysts to robotics technicians, 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. #MFGDay24

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MFG Day Marketing Toolkit

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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 It’s time to challenge outdated perceptions.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

 

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ARM Institute Hosts Manufacturing Day

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Increasing Diversity in Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Increasing Diversity in Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Pathways to Manufacturing Careers

 

Rethinking Manufacturing
Rethinking Manufacturing
Increasing Diversity in Advanced Manufacturing Careers
Increasing Diversity in Advanced Manufacturing Careers