Manufacturing Day

MANUFACTURING DAY – OCTOBER 1, 2021

The goal of Manufacturing Day is to inspire the next generation of manufacturers, and educate the public at large on the importance of the role manufacturers play in our daily lives and the growing skill shortage despite the high volume of job openings in the sector.

Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, Manufacturing Day priorities as listed by the Manufacturing Institute are:

Change the perception of careers in manufacturing to reflect its true status as the most advanced, high-tech industry in the country.
Re-establish the U.S. as the global leader of manufacturing education.
Advocate for education and job training policies that strengthen the U.S. manufacturing workforce.

The ultimate goal is to help manufacturers build a steady pipeline of qualified and diversified manufacturing talent to help build and support local economies for decades to come.

2021 MFG MONTH HUB

Access the hub for student-focused information about Manufacturing Careers, Events and Programs, including Virtual Plant Tours in your Florida region.

Click here for the 2021 MFG Month Hub.

Click here to view Videos & Proclamations of Support for Manufacturing Month!

MFG MONTH STUDENT EVENT SURVEYS

Post tour surveys help measure the impact and improve future industry tours.

Click here for post tour surveys for students, educators, parents and industry hosts.

RESOURCES

Ideas, materials and platforms to help prepare for MFG Day 2021

MFG Day Webinars
Industry Host Toolkit
Educator Toolkit
Be part of MFG Month, Get Involved

Rock MFG Day Resources:

Why your company, school or community should host a MFG Day event
How to host a live event
How to host a virtual event

Get There Resources:

Get There Flyer: General overview of the Florida Department of Education Get There outreach and recruitment campaign
Action Toolkit: Customizable promotional materials including social media content, newsletters, press releases and flyers