Due to retirements and economic expansion, there will be significant opportunities for employment in Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry, underscoring the need to ensure a robust talent pipeline now and in the years to come. In fact, according to The Manufacturing Institute, 2.1 million manufacturing jobs in the U.S. could go unfilled by 2030 due to the labor shortage. Manufacturing Month helps to promote manufacturing as a viable career in Wisconsin in an attempt to fill these much-needed jobs.
To highlight the state’s top industry, which contributes over $71 billion a year in economic output to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), WMC will be promoting numerous manufacturing-focused events in October, meeting with manufacturers around the state and, once again, crowning the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.
Manufacturing Month
Host a tour of your manufacturing facility, participate in the coolest thing Made in Wisconsin competition, learn more about The Manufacturing Institute and apply for the Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award program.
Follow these three simple steps to host an event for Manufacturing Month:
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Wisconsin Celebrates October as Manufacturing Month
Manufacturing is the number one contributor to Wisconsin’s booming economy, producing more than $71 billion in total output. Additionally, the state’s roughly 9,200 manufacturing companies employ about 1 in 6 workers in Wisconsin.
“Manufacturing is the backbone of our state’s economy, and the hardworking men and women of this industry deserve to be celebrated,” said WMC President & CEO Kurt Bauer. “Throughout October, we hope to educate young Wisconsinites about the rewarding careers available in manufacturing along with highlighting the outsized impact the industry has on our state.”
Throughout the month of October, manufacturers all across the state are opening their doors to communities and Wisconsinites to showcase the industry and highlight the rewarding careers available to those interested in manufacturing.
A full list of events throughout the state is available by clicking here.
“Manufacturing Month gives employers, educators and others a timely opportunity to discuss the family-supporting careers that are available in the industry,” Bauer added. “Our state’s manufacturers continue to grow, and they need a ready and talented workforce to take advantage of these outstanding careers.”
To celebrate Manufacturing Month, WMC will be promoting numerous manufacturing-focused events in October, meeting with manufacturers around the state and, once again, crowning the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin on Oct. 17 at its annual Business Day event.
Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin – 2021
Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin – 2020
Women in Manufacturing – 2019
Technical Training Opportunities – 2019
Attracting Talent to Manufacturing – 2019
Veterans in Manufacturing – 2018
Apprenticeships in Manufacturing – 2018
Economic Impact of Manufacturing – 2018
Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin – 2018
Technical Education – 2017
High-Tech Manufacturing – 2017
Women in Manufacturing – 2017
During manufacturing month, WMC holds events and tours at manufacturing facilities across the state. Click here to see events hosted in your area in October.
Contact Jacob Fischer, 608-661-6916, to post an event or tour in your area.
