DISCOVER MFG WEEK
Inspire the next generation of manufacturers.
MediSurge Opening Its Doors During Discover Manufacturing Week- Michigan Business Network
Michigan students discover Professional Trades careers through hands-on experience- Second Wave Media
Local students tour Perrigo facility for Discover Manufacturing Week- Holland Sentinel
Opening doors so students can discover manufacturing- Grand Rapids Business Journal
More than 8,400 West Michigan students participate in Manufacturing Week- Fox17 News
Discover Manufacturing tour brings students to West Michigan Compounding- Daily News
Creating careers in global manufacturing- WOODTV8
Allendale High School students receive trade job experience- Grand Valley Lanthorn
A career focus- Daily News
In the News
Discover Manufacturing Week is a hands-on, regional collaborative tasked with addressing the talent needs of manufacturing in West Michigan. Manufacturing Week is part of the national MFG DAY initiative to address common misconceptions about manufacturing. Manufacturers across West Michigan introduce their communities to modern manufacturing with facility tours, open houses, block parties, and more. Discover Manufacturing has branded Manufacturing Week as the most successful Manufacturing Day/Week/Month throughout the nation.
Discover Manufacturing Week 2021 is October 25-29 & November 8-12!
MANUFACTURERS & EDUCATORS
Discover Manufacturing Week 2021 will be both virtual and as in-person as possible. Virtual events (part 1) will be held from Oct. 25, 2021, through October 29, 2021.
In-person tours (part 2) will take place Nov. 8 through Nov. 12, 2021. Manufacturers may participate in both virtual and live tours.
As we did in 2020, we will provide live virtual events that will be recorded for future use by students, parents, and educators on the Discover Manufacturing YouTube Channel.
For the virtual events, DM will host 20 webinars. Each session will last 30 minutes and feature two manufacturers speaking to workers performing a job within their facility. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions during a live question and answer session with both manufacturers.
WEBINAR REGISTRATION
Webinars will be limited to 40 manufacturers, grouped by geographic location. Our economic development champions will assist with identifying businesses to represent each county. Educators and manufacturers interested in participating can register below.
TOUR REGISTRATION
Our regional champions will coordinate in-person tours for small groups of students - ten or less that can travel in a van provided by their district. Manufacturers willing to host tours are encouraged to register below.