Since 2011, businesses across the country have celebrated Manufacturing Day on the first Friday of October. This year, it falls on October 4. Manufacturing Day is designed to give a voice to individual manufacturers and to the industry as a whole. It’s intended to help the next generation of workers learn more about career opportunities in this industry, dispel misconceptions about manufacturing, and allow manufacturers to work collaboratively to overcome their collective challenges. Manufacturers are encouraged to get involved by hosting their own event on October 4, 2019. Here are some tips to get started.
Register your event.
Register your event with the official Manufacturing Day website. You’ll get tons of resources to plan your event, increase its visibility, and encourage a higher attendance. You’ll also get a dedicated web page, on which you can post a profile statement and add any content you wish about your event. You can also increase the visibility of your company by including links to your website and social media pages.
Plan your tour.
Manufacturing Day events typically include a tour of the facilities. To get started planning yours, it helps to consider the demographic you’re targeting. While some events are intended for an audience of employees and their families, most of them are geared toward younger people, as they are the next generation of workers. To capture their interest, choose the most exciting or interesting parts of your business to demonstrate. It can be helpful to use a case study or two to illustrate the important work your company does. For instance, if you produce medical equipment, you might share a story about a child who received a second chance at life thanks to your products.
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