Workshop: Preparing for Manufacturing Month

August 7, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Zoom

Why Attend?

Not all tours are created equal. A GREAT Manufacturing Day tour does more than open doors—it opens eyes, minds, and future careers. Join us to get inspired, equipped, and connected with tools and best practices to make your 2025 tour truly impactful.

Agenda

🏭 Why MFG Month / Manufacturing Tours Matter (Your Company’s future is in the making)
🌍 What’s Happening in Global Advanced Manufacturing (Trends shaping industry & workforce)

🏆 Best Practices: Manufacturer Perspective (Real insights from tour hosts who’ve done it right)

🎓 Best Practices: Education Leader Perspective (What schools + students are really looking for)

📦 Tools & Resources to Elevate Your Tour (Planning tips, engagement strategies, and logistics)

Workshop Goals

  • Inspire the next generation of manufacturing professionals

  • Help solve the talent shortage in our region

  • Showcase your company’s strengths, innovation, and purpose

  • Open students’ eyes to high-paying, high-tech careers

  • Strengthen regional collaboration among manufacturers