JANESVILLE — Manufacturing Days has become an annual event at Blackhawk Technical College. This year’s celebration will take place on Oct. 3 and 4 with 18 schools and 26 employers participating.
The event is part of a national effort to inspire students to pursue careers in manufacturing. Launched annually on the first Friday in October, MFG Days helps show the reality of modern advanced manufacturing careers by encouraging companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors.
According to MFGDay.com, students who attended a Manufacturing Days event were 84% more convinced that manufacturing provides careers that are interesting and rewarding. Further, 64% were more motivated to pursue careers in manufacturing.
Students will visit Blackhawk’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Milton where they will get an overview of technical programs while touring the facility. Students will also tour at least one business to see demonstrations and draw attention to the opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide.
Employers will host students, teachers, administrators and other community members to showcase manufacturing technology and careers. More information about MFG Days can be found at mfgday.com.
Participating high schools include: ARISE Virtual Academy, Beloit Learning Academy, Beloit Memorial, Brodhead, Clinton, Craig, Edgerton, Juda, Milton, Monroe, Monticello, Parker, Parkview, Rock River Charter, Rock University High School, Tagos Leadership Academy, Turner and Whitewater.
Tour sites include: Ball Corporation, Charter NEX Films, Cotta Transmission Company, Edgerton Gear, Inc., Freedom Graphic Systems, Frito Lay, GOEX Corporation, Kuhn North America, Inc., Lyons/TRU to Nature, Mid-States Concrete, Monroe Truck Equipment, Morgan Corporation, NAPCO Pipe & Fittings, NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes LLC, North American Tool, Novares, Orchid Monroe LLC, Prent, Scot Forge Company, Seneca Foods Corporation, SHINE Medical Technologies, SSI Technologies, Inc., Seal-Rite Door, Stainless Tank & Equipment, Stoughton Trailers, and United Alloy, Inc.
