The state of Minnesota is once again celebrating Manufacturing Month in October!!

Manufacturing is Central Minnesota's second largest employing industry, providing 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 Minnesota's economic health is closely tied to the strength of the manufacturing industry. 
 
CMMA will once again celebrate Manufacturing Month and the Tour of Manufacturing events and activities. Our 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 participating, our next Manufacturing Month virtual meeting will be on May 10 at 11:00 am.
 
We will also offer a virtual magazine again, 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. Last year we had 27 in-person or virtual tours of manufacturers highlighted in the magazine.
 
CMMA will also continue to partner with DEED, CMJTS, and Career Solutions to set up school tours. Last year, CMMA assisted 25 different schools with over 1200 students attending 55 different manufacturers throughout a 13-county region in central MN. CMMA will also host Career and Technical Education (CTE) Jamboree in November, where school leaders, CTE faculty, and manufacturers learn how to strengthen manufacturing programs and training. 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.
 
This year's CTE (Career and Technical Education) Jamboree will be held on November 16 at 7:15 am at the St. Cloud Technical & Community College.

If you are interested in participating on the committee, offer a manufacturing tour, or be a sponsor for Manufacturing Month, please reach out to Rachel@MidwestManufacturers.com. 

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