MFG Day is a focused event to promote manufacturing to students, parents and educators for the first Friday in, and throughout, the month of October.
Launched annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders. MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.
MFG Day is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, with the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association as a founding partner. The Institute grows and supports the manufacturing industry’s skilled workers for the advancement of modern manufacturing. The Institute’s diverse initiatives support women, veterans, students and workers through skills training programs, community building and supporting the advancement of their career in manufacturing. As the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the Institute is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with resources necessary to solve the industry’s toughest challenges.
Two events to participate in:
1) Shop Floor Tour
2) Business Leader Symposium
Shop floor tours enable students to interact with professionals as they learn about the technologies, processes, and career paths involved in manufacturing here on Long Island.
Executives from across Long Island gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities to manufacturing here on Long Island. We will discuss the business climate and pose collaborative solutions from across our diverse network.
