MiMfg Magazine May 2017 | Page 26

26 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: 1 2 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 . 3 4 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