CMTC Supports Manufacturers and Educators for National Manufacturing Day

September 16, 2015 | By Business Wire News

TORRANCE, Calif.

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) is supporting manufacturers and organizations who will join companies around the nation on Friday, October 2nd to celebrate the fourth annual National Manufacturing Day. The national day was established in 2012 to expand the knowledge about and improve the public’s perception of manufacturing careers and the industry’s value to the U.S. economy.

On National Manufacturing Day, manufacturers, associations and educational institutions will open their doors to hold events and tours for groups including students and educators, media members, community leaders, legislative representatives and local businesses.

The events will give outsiders an opportunity to learn more about the diverse career opportunities in the industry and enable visitors to experience manufacturing processes and products. Open houses will particularly help improve the millennial generation’s perception of manufacturing.

Of note, several manufacturers who are part of the CMTC Made in CA Program will be hosting events throughout the region. They include:

Aleph Group – Riverside
Devoll’s Rubber Products – Adelanto
Green Field Paper Company – San Diego
Modroto – La Mirada
Quality Controlled Manufacturing – Santee

Some educational highlights of interest include:

LA Valley College – Congressman Tony Cardenas will meet with manufacturers, educators and students
International Trade Education Programs
Cerritos College
College of the Canyons
Institute of Technology
Fresno County Office of Education
Glendale Community College Manufacturing Day
Miracosta Community College Workforce Development

In addition, there are numerous organizations participating through the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego County areas. View all 115 participating events and organizations in California.

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting^® (CMTC), a nonprofit that helps Southern CA manufacturers become more profitable and globally competitive, is spreading awareness about National Manufacturing Day. The company created a website page where people can learn more about the celebration and view all of the events occurring throughout Southern California.

“Manufacturing growth is critical to Southern California’s economic prosperity,” says James Watson, President & CEO of CMTC. “National Manufacturing Day allows the manufacturing community to share its stories and help the public realize how important the industry is to our economy.”

For more information about National Manufacturing Day, click here or contact Ellen McKewen at emckewen@cmtc.com or 310-263-3018.

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