September 24, 2024
While Wisconsin celebrates Manufacturing Month in October, Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is nationally recognized on the first Friday of October. It’s more than a celebration—it’s a vital opportunity for manufacturers to connect with future talent, build community relationships, and help shift perceptions about careers in modern manufacturing.
Why Participate in MFG Day?
- MFG Day events give manufacturers a chance to:
- Dispel outdated views about manufacturing jobs
- Highlight diverse, high-tech career paths
- Build partnerships with schools and community organizations
- Inspire future workers by showing the creativity, innovation, and purpose behind what manufacturers do every day
Make It Relatable: Connect with Hobbies
To reach students and younger audiences, speak their language. Popular hobbies like LEGOs, gaming, and cosplay are powerful entry points:
- LEGOs: Teach precision, innovation, and quality—everything modern manufacturing is about.
- Gaming: From coding cobots to 3D prototyping, manufacturing shares surprising similarities with game design.
- Cosplay: Just like product development, cosplay involves design, materials, and production. Creative minds thrive in manufacturing too.
Tips to Make Your Event Meaningful
- Emphasize creativity, innovation, and hands-on problem solving
- Demonstrate real tools and tech—like cobots or 3D printers
- Avoid technical jargon; keep the language engaging and clear
Need Help Planning?
Contact WMEP Manufacturing Solutions to help you plan an impactful event. Use MFG Day to showcase your company, inspire the next generation, and invest in your future workforce. Let’s make manufacturing exciting—and relatable.