CMMA and the state of Minnesota are planning Manufacturing Month in October. CMMA will once again lead the state in Manufacturing Month and the Tour of Manufacturing events and activities. We currently have commitments for 13 tours including:
10/5 @ 10a       DeZURIK
10/6 @ 4p        Coldspring
10/7 @ 12p       Nahan Printing
10/8 @ 10a       DCI
10/8     TBA      Seitz Stainless
10/8     TBA      Two River Enterprises
TBA                  Brenny Transportation
TBA                  CWMF
TBA                  Hansen & Company Woodworks
TBA                  Metal-Craft
TBA                  Park Industries
TBA                  Starrett Tru-Stone
TBA                  Wells Concrete
 
Virtual tours:

• Rotochopper
• Thermo-Tech
• West Central Steel

 
We are once again offering a virtual magazine, highlighting in-person and virtual tours scheduled in October, and throughout the year. This magazine is shared with local schools and communities to encourages parents, students, teachers, nonprofits, and job seekers to understand the career pathways available to them in manufacturing. All of this year’s tours of manufacturing will be highlighted in the magazine.
 
CMMA will also continue to partner with DEED, CMJTS, and Career Solutions on school tours. Last year, CMMA assisted 25 different schools with over 1,000 students attending 55 different manufacturers throughout a 13-county region in central MN.
 
CMMA will also host Career and Technical Education (CTE) Jamboree at St Michael Albertville (STMA) High School on November 17, where school leaders, CTE faculty, and manufacturers learn how to strengthen manufacturing programs and training. Register to attend.
 
For more information on last year’s magazine and activities, go Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing VIRTUAL MAGAZINE or on the Manufacturing Month page at CMMAWorks.org.
 
Manufacturing is Central Minnesota’s second largest employing industry, providing nearly 40,000 jobs with an average annual wage of more than $60,500, well above the region’s overall average of $50,900. Manufacturing also accounted for 11.3% of statewide employment and provided 14.5% of the state's gross domestic product in 2021, so it's clear that the health of Minnesota's economy is closely tied to the strength of the manufacturing industry. 
 
CMMA’s goals are to educate potential employees about careers in manufacturing, tour local manufacturing facilities, assist manufacturers, and increase the value of CMMA. To meet these goals, we will focus on marketing and social media campaigns, educational resources, manufacturing tours, as well as employer and community engagement.
 
If you are interested in offering a manufacturing tour, or sponsoring Manufacturing Month, please reach out to Della Ludwig at DEED or Rachel Lolmasteymaugh at CMMA.
 
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