Manufacturing Day

​Oakland County is again hosting a virtual Manufacturing Day event for high school students and teachers across the region.  Please join us on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, to obtain an inside look at advanced manufacturing.  Groups of students will be assigned to an online tour and interactive discussion with one of ten participating Oakland County manufacturers.
 
Last year, more than 900 people participated in Manufacturing Day, exceeding our expectations and reminding us that interest in manufacturing is as strong as ever.
 
This is a great introduction to manufacturing jobs, educational requirements, entry-level opportunities and what it takes to succeed – directly from professionals in the field, including seasoned veterans and younger employees who are learning from them. 

We are offering schools two sessions to participate in Manufacturing Day on Oct 1. Choose whichever time works best for your school schedule:

• 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Advance Registration Required

To register your school, Contact:
Daphne Hoeft, Oakland Schools, at daphne.hoeft@oakland.k12.mi.us, or 248-209-2516.
Deadline: Sept. 17, 2021

MFGDay 2021 Info Piece

Register Your School for Manufacturing Day 

Your students can choose participate in Manufacturing Day through whichever time works best with your schedule. There are two available sessions:

• Morning Session: 10:30-11:30 A.M.
• Afternoon Session: 1:00-2:00 P.M.

Advance registration is required, where you will be assigned a company to visit online. Space in each tour room limited.

​Looking for more information on in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing
and skilled trades? 
 Start Here:  Career Resources

Get an Inside Look at Advanced Manufacturing

Students may be learning differently this year but, for many young adults, their interest in careers in advanced manufacturing is as strong as ever.  Manufacturing Day in Oakland County goes virtual on Friday, Oct. 2, and we want your school to join us.  

Companies from around the county are hosting remote tours, highlighting this challenging and rewarding career path.  There are so many opportunities right here in Oakland County and around the Metro Detroit region – thousands of openings in advanced manufacturing are projected in the coming years.

This is a great introduction to advanced manufacturing, educational and training requirements for entry-level positions and what it takes to succeed.

1. A live company overview
   
   
2. Career stories of employees, highlighting their rewarding, in-demand jobs
   
   
3. A video tour of the companies manufacturing operations
   
   
4. Multiple opportunities to ask questions and engage with employers
   
   
5. Information about company jobs,
   educational and training requirements, internships, co-op opportunities and more

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Manufacturing Day in Oakland County, a celebration of modern manufacturing, has become a resounding success.  In 2019, a record 1,250 students from 25 high schools and four technical campuses toured 43 advanced manufacturing facilities across the county.

This year, due to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the planning team has decided to move forward with a virtual Manufacturing Day event on Friday, October 2.

We envision Manufacturing Day in Oakland County to include

The virtual event will not replace the value of in-person tours and face-to-face interactions of years past, but we still hope they leave students with a sense of excitement and purpose as they consider their futures. We hope to return to live tours in 2021.

Please visit this website often for updates on our planning activities.

If you have any questions, please contact Brooklyn Frontiera at frontierab@oakgov.com