Friday October 4, 2013 - 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Manufacturing Day is a coordinated occassion during which U.S. manufacturers open their doors to demonstrate the potential of modern manufacturing and foster interest in manufacturing careers.

More than 70 percent of Americans view manufacturing as the most important industry for a strong economy and national defense, and 77 percent of Americans fear the loss of domestic manufacturing jobs to other nations. In other words, to many Americans, manufacturing absolutely matters!

Show your support for this critical industry by participating in Manufacturing Day, Oct. 4. Taking place on the first Friday of each October, Manufacturing Day is a coordinated occasion during which U.S. manufacturers open their doors to demonstrate the potential of modern manufacturing and foster interest in manufacturing careers.

These events help address the misperceptions that many people have about manufacturing jobs and manufacturing facilities. Modern manufacturing environments are commonly thought of as dark, dangerous factories designed for low-skilled workers, but these events show what manufacturing really is in this day and age:

• Manufacturing is technologically advanced, with ample use of automation, 3-D printing, robots, and screen technology.
• The annual average salary of manufacturing workers is more than $77,000.
• Manufacturers have the highest job tenure in the private sector.
• 90 percent of manufacturing workers have medical benefits.  

Manufacturing events are taking place around the state of Georgia and across the nation. Anyone who is curious about modern manufacturing and who would like to know more about what happens in modern-day manufacturing facilities will find these events exciting and educational. These are events are well suited for students, parents, educators, media, civic leaders, and communities. To learn more visit the “Attend an Event” section of the Manufacturing Day website (www.mfgday.com/events).

Manufacturing Day was launched in October 2012 and was a resounding success. More than 240 organizations hosted events in 37 states that attracted more than 7,000 visitors. The annual event was established by Ed Youdell, president and CEO of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International (FMA). The concept was to set aside a day to bring together industry-leading organizations including the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the Manufacturing Institute (MI), and the National Institute of Standards & Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and draw public attention to the great career opportunities in manufacturing.