MFG DAY addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show, in a coordinated effort, what manufacturing is — and what it isn’t. By working together during and after MFG DAY, manufacturers will begin to address the skilled labor shortage they face, connect with future generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing, and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the whole industry.

(information taken from MFG Website)

Southwest Schools will celebrate Manufacturing Day on Thursday, October 2, 2014 since schools will be closed on Friday, October 3, 2014 for the Fall Holiday.

Kelly Services will host on online webinar event on Thursday, October 2, 2014 from p.m. to 3 p.m. eastern time (1 pm-2 pm central). Particpants will have a chance to win an ipad.

There are more than 1300 events that will take place all over the United States in celebration of Manufacturing Week. To see a complete list, go here:

http://www.mfgday.com/events/?country=US#filter

Want to see our event listed on the MFG site, click below:

http://www.mfgday.com/events/2014/nov-quality-tubing-2

We, at Southwest Schools, want to take a moment to thank Kayla Kaplan, Irina Norris and the whole crew at National Oilwell Varco for taking the time to plan this hands-on event with our High School students in celebration of Manufacturing Day. Thank you!