Our steadfast dedication to workforce development is evident in the substantial resources we have invested. Throughout the year, we have collaborated with many of you to introduce students to the benefits and opportunities available in manufacturing.
This commitment extends into October, Manufacturing Month, and throughout the year as we support manufacturers, industry partners, and educators opening their doors and hosting student presentations, plant tours, classroom guest speaker sessions, and more.
We are excited to share upcoming events aligned with our mission:
Wednesday, October 4th | Edmonds Community College Manufacturing Fair. Explore opportunities with local manufacturers and related organizations. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Hazel Miller Hall, Edmonds Community College. Learn more here
Wednesday, October 4th | Unlock Your Future. Spokane-based event for middle school students exploring non-traditional career paths. Learn more here
Wednesday, October 4th -11th | Association for Washington Business (AWB)’s Manufacturing Week Bus Tour and Video Series | Follow the tour on AWB and Impact Washington's LinkedIn pages to see the stops and learn about the vital role manufacturing plays in our state. Learn about this annual event here.
Thursday, October 5th | Pierce County Manufacturing Day Expo. This in-person event showcases the best of manufacturing at Clover Park Technical College. Register here
Friday, October 6th | Out of the Box Manufacturing Open House. This public open house in Kent, Washington, offers a behind-the-scenes look at electronic assembly. Contact them here
Friday, October 6th | Timken MFG Day Open House. An invite-only event in Ferndale, Washington, offering tours of manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
Friday, October 6th | AMSC/WATR Manufacturing Day Open House. Open house at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, featuring tours, demos, and more. Learn more here
Monday, October 11th | Allegion's TGP 2023 Manufacturing Day. An in-person event in Snoqualmie, Washington, showcasing Allegion's employees, facilities, and products. Learn more here
Monday, October 11th and Tuesday, October 12th | PNAA Manufacturer Forward EXPO. This free EXPO in Kent, Washington, at the ShoWare Center, highlights advancements in Aerospace Manufacturing. Register for an EXPO pass here.
Monday, October 11th| AMSC/WATR Manufacturing Month Walk-In Tours. These free-to-public tours at Paine Field, Everett, Washington, showcase job readiness for aerospace manufacturing careers. Learn more here
Monday, October 18th | AMSC/WATR Manufacturing Month Walk-In Tours. These free public tours at Paine Field, Everett, Washington, showcase job readiness for aerospace manufacturing careers. Learn more here
Monday, October 25th | AMSC/WATR Manufacturing Month Walk-In Tours. These free public tours at Paine Field, Everett, Washington, showcase job readiness for aerospace manufacturing careers. Learn more here
Please refer to this page for an evolving list of Manufacturing Month activities, as we encourage you to stay updated on all the exciting initiatives happening throughout the month.
We are proud of the community efforts and positive impact on the future of the manufacturing industry in Washington State. Contact us here if you want us to highlight an activity.