Manufacturing Day - October 4, 2013

MFG DAY addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to show, in a coordinated effort, what manufacturing is — and what it isn’t.

On October 4, manufacturers, educational institutions and others will host events to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs in manufacturing fields.
 

In its first year, more than 240 events were held in manufacturing facilities in 37 states and more than 7,000 people participated. This year’s celebration will feature open houses, public tours, career workshops and other activities to increase public awareness of modern manufacturing.
 

The official guide to organizing MFG DAY open houses, the most frequent type of Manufacturing Day event, is now available at www.MfgDay.com. In it, hosts will learn:

• How to prepare and promote an event.
• How to welcome guests and conduct a tour of the facilities.
• How to follow up with attendees and the MFG DAY community.

Download the Manufacturing Day Host Toolkit today at:
www.amt-mep.org/files/7613/7753/8769/MFG_DAY_Host_Toolkit.pdf

If you’re wondering about MFG DAY events other than a plant tour, or know someone who wants to host an event but doesn’t know where to start, we encourage you to read or share “3 Types of Manufacturing Day Events” at www.mfgday.com/resources/3-types-manufacturing-day-events, an article about manufacturing communities and educational fairs -- two other types of successful Manufacturing Day events.

See this and other newsletter articles at http://amt-mep.org/files/9413/7883/1821/2013-09.pdf

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