MEET THE FUTURE MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE!
Manufacturing Day seeks to address common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show what manufacturing actually is (technologically advanced, bright, clean, etc.) – and what it isn’t (dark, dirty, dangerous, etc.).
Manufacturing Day is a North American initiative, with over 370 events hosted by US and Canadian manufacturing-based businesses and education facilities. This year, with funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Workforce WindsorEssex is excited to work with community partners and local employers to host the first Manufacturing Day in Windsor-Essex on October 4th, 2013.
Manufacturing Day will provide opportunities for local manufacturers to engage with youth and promote local employment opportunities. The day will feature tours of local manufacturing facilities as well as information sessions given by employers. By bringing students, teachers, guidance counsellors and parents into facilities, it will give them a deeper understanding of the jobs, environment and workplace expectations in our local manufacturing sector.
Check out the official Manufacturing Day website www.mfgday.com for more information!