Manufacturing Day℠ (MFG Day) is an annual celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. This year’s MFG Day will be Friday, October 4. Again this year, because of its alignment with our workforce development objectives, NFPA will support events related to MFG Day through our own programs and encouraging member companies to take part in MFG Day activities.
Traditionally, MFG Day celebrations have consisted of facility tours. However, there are other ways to engage students and introduce them to fluid power and manufacturing careers, including:
- Employee Q&A: Engineers explaining to students what ‘a day in the life’ is like, how they got into the industry, etc.
- Team Project: Engineers work with students to help assemble a basic, fluid power classroom kit.
According to the MFG Day website, students who attended MFG Day events were “84% more convinced that manufacturing provides careers that are interesting and rewarding.” By engaging in this program, employers can share their expertise with students, promote their companies and career opportunities to the local community, and make meaningful connections with educators.
If you’d like to get involved with any of these options or if you have an idea of your own for MFG Day, contact Stephanie Scaccianoce at sscaccianoce@nfpa.com.
Like this post? Share it!
Recent Posts
NAM Regulatory Update: Q&A: Biden Releases Regulatory “Wish List”
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. President Biden has released his regulatory “wish list” for a second…
HydraForce to Provide Digital Proportional Control Technology for Off-Highway Mobile Equipment at iVT EXPO USA 2024
This episode features Russ Schneidewind of HydraForce. Listen to the Podcast Here Today’s episode is part of a special series were doing to focus on the cutting-edge fluid power technologies and customer solutions on display at the 2024 iVT EXPO. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off high vehicle design and engineering community, with…
Exhibit Space Sales Set to Open on September 3 for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
As a supporting organization of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the largest construction equipment show in North America, NFPA is pleased to confirm that the show will feature a components product concentration area for eligible components, including hydraulics, that sell product to OEMs. Placement in the product concentration area will be determined by priority points, and NFPA members will earn…