Join Us for WCC Manufacturing Day 2023
Your deep dive into education and career growth in high-wage, high-demand jobs
Friday, October 6 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Occupational Education Building
The U.S. will need 4 million manufacturing jobs over the next decade. WCC is hosting a special Manufacturing Day 2023 open house to introduce prospective students to educational and career possibilities in advanced manufacturing – a high-wage, high-demand industry.
High School students, counselors, and adults interested in a manufacturing career path are invited to register for WCC’s Manufacturing Day from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 in the Occupational Education Building.
What to expect:
- Tour state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing and welding labs
- Learn about many manufacturing career paths including: Welding, Robotics, Automation, Fluid Power, CNC Machining, Industrial Electronics, and more!
- Speak with WCC faculty, staff, and students
- Chance to interact with robots and machinery
- Speak with local manufacturing employers about in-demand jobs, and more
- Learn about apprenticeships
- Ability to apply to WCC and learn about grants, scholarships, and other financial aid options
High School students can select one of two session times for Manufacturing Day. The first session runs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the second session runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Adult students are welcome to join us anytime from noon to 3 p.m. Tours of the labs will be offered throughout the open house.
Manufacturing employer partners will host information tables to answer questions, discuss job opportunities and talk to students about their future in the industry.
Manufacturing Day is nationally celebrated to inspire the next generation of workers in manufacturing. Please visit the national MFG Day webpage for more information about the Manufacturing Institute.
