OCTOBER 5 IS NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY

                                                                OCTOBER 5

 IS NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY

Manufacturing Day has been designed to expand knowledge about and improve general public perception of manufacturing careers and manufacturing's value to the U.S. economy. Manufacturing Day is for students, parents, educators, media, customers, suppliers and the community at large. Visitors will learn about real career opportunities, training, and resources. In addition, manufacturers will learn about business improvement resources and services delivered through manufacturing extension partnerships.

Local Manufacturers Highlight the Importance of Manufacturing to Preble County and the Dayton RegionHow important is manufacturing to Preble County and the Dayton Region?  Manufacturing represents over 100,000 employees in the Preble County 12-county region and contributes $4.7 billion in annual payroll and $32 billion in annual sales, according to a Wright State University study commissioned by the Dayton Tooling and Manufacturing Association in 2011.   A bright spot for workers, manufacturing wages in Ohio are 9 percent higher than Ohio’s economy-wide average.Local manufacturers are joining others across the region and the country for National Manufacturing Day on October 5.  This nationwide event will highlight manufacturing’s vital role in the economy andspotlight the wide range of well-paying careers for high skill workers available in modern, advanced manufacturing facilities.  Several local manufacturers will open their doors to the public for informationsessions and tours.Preble and Darke County high school counselors, educators, and administrators will get a sneak preview on October 4 with tours of Norgren in Brookville and Silfex in Eaton, followed by information about Sinclair Community College’s manufacturing programs.  This special event is a collaborative venture between Dayton Region Manufacturing Association (DRMA) members and Sinclair Community College.The general public is invited to discover modern manufacturing and learn about local career opportunities by attending information sessions and open houses by local manufacturers on October 5.   October is Manufacturing Month, according to Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) and Oct. 5 is National Manufacturing Day, as companies all across the state will open their doors to students, parents, educators and community members. The Waukesha County Business Alliance has scheduled 14 tours at local manufacturing plants for area high school students, parents and educators to attend.

Prof. John Kurakar