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MiMfg Magazine May 2017
5 Tips for a Great MFG Day
More than 2,800 events were held last
year and one of every 13 took place in
Michigan. From open houses to block
parties to job fairs, MFG Day allows
students, parents, teachers, counselors and
local leaders to see manufacturing
careers in a new light.
Every MFG Day event is different
but they all make an impact. What
impact will yours have on your local
community? Here are five common
types of events you can consider
participating in on 10/6/17:
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Plant tours — Open your doors
and invite your community in.
This is the most straight-forward
event for MFG Day. Share your
products and your passion with
the next generation. Tips to make
it great are available at MMA:
> Events > National Manufacturing Day .
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Job fairs — Invite tomorrow’s
talent to visit you today! Work
with local employment associations
like Michigan Works! to host
opportunities to build employer-
employee connections and turn
MFG Day into a hiring event.
Helpful strategies are available
at MMA: > Events > National
Manufacturing Day .
Educational fairs — Go to where
the kids are and work with local
high schools, community colleges
and universities to host an event
where students can learn more
about your business without
any pres