Manufacturing Day 2020 – Inspire the Next Generation of Manufacturers
What is MFGDAY?
National Manufacturing Day celebrates modern manufacturing and positively influences the common misconceptions around the manufacturing industry, while inspiring the future generation of manufacturers. Although nationally recognized on the first Friday of October (this year, it is October 2), Illinois celebrates manufacturing the entire month of October. Manufacturers have the opportunity to open their doors to local schools and their communities to give students, educational leaders, and parents the opportunity to learn what manufacturing is and is not.

Influence the Next Generation and Build Your Pipeline of Talent
Manufacturers face a talent shortage and Manufacturing Day provides the opportunity to collaboratively address this issue and other common challenges. By participating in Manufacturing Day/Month, Illinois manufacturers are empowered to connect with the next generation of manufacturers, positively influence the public’s perception of manufacturing, and ensure continued growth of the industry. When you host or participate in a MFG Day event you get to:
- Share your company’s story
- Dissolve outdated myths about manufacturing (dull, dirty, unsafe, etc.)
- Inspire a new generation of manufacturers
- Learn about ways to improve your efficiencies, workforce, and profits
- Initiate business relationships with other manufacturers or community organizations
- Discover what else is being made in your community
How to Participate in MFG Day
- Decide on the type of event you will host
- Virtual event
- Plant tours or other in person event
- Register your event on Creatorswanted.com
- Use the Host Toolkit to plan, partner with local schools, and promote your event
- Promote! Promote! Promote!
Tell Us Why You Choose a Career in Manufacturing
Please take a moment and let us know how a career in manufacturing has impacted you. Help inspire a new generation of workforce to take advantage of the opportunities available in manufacturing.2020 Manufacturing Day Events
Engage and Retain New Employees Through OnboardingOcotber 13, 2020 @ 11:30 am
People. Process. Products. Learn how job design best practices can increase employee engagement, retention & operational productivity.
Register
The Financial Benefits of a Neurodiverse Environment Webinar
Ocotber 20, 2020 @ 11:30 am
To address the manufacturing labor gap, learn how creating an autism-ready work environment can improve productivity and your bottom line.
Register
Employee Investment to Increase Engagement and Retention Webinar
Ocotber 21, 2020 @ 11:30 am
People. Process. Products. Learn how job design best practices can increase employee engagement, retention & operational productivity.
Register
Click here to view the full list of Illinois manufacturers and organizations participating in Manufacturing Day 2020 events throughout October.