Today, Friday, October 4, is National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).

And they are a terrific way to engage young people, a key to addressing the workforce challenges facing manufacturers.

Dorsey Metrology International and MPI, Poughkeepsie-based manufacturing companies, are partnering with Dutchess BOCES to host students for Manufacturing Day (MFG Day).

In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – offers students and families new STEM resources to explore the world of modern manufacturing.

Missouri University of Science and Technology will kick off its celebration of Manufacturing Day with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Missouri Protoplex at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5.

 The National Association of Manufacturers and its workforce development and education partner, The Manufacturing Institute, announce the start of MFG Day 2021.

October is recognized as Manufacturing Month.

Manufacturing Day gives manufacturers the opportunity to address the skills gaps they face, connect with future generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the industry as a whole

Survey finds 89 percent of students were more aware of manufacturing jobs in their communities after manufacturing day.

New Reshoring Initiative infographic supports Manufacturing Day 2016.