Monday Nov 13, 2017
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Monday
November 13, 2017
4 - 7 p.m.
Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center
634 College Drive, Marion, NC
Open to Public
Jerry Broome
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The McDowell County Workforce Pipeline Committee to host manufacturing Awareness Open House on Monday, November 13 2017 for the City of Marion and McDowell County, North Carolina
Program Designed to Expand Knowledge of Manufacturing, Improve Public
Perception of Manufacturing Career Opportunities
In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2017, The Workforce Pipeline Committee will sponsor a Manufacturing Awareness Open House at the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center, 634 College Drive, on the campus of McDowell Technical Community College on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m.
This event is part of an effort to change people's perceptions about today's manufacturing environment and draw attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide. Planned activities include tours of the programs offered at MTCC, such as Industrial Maintenance, Machining Technology, Welding and HVAC. Attendees will be able to speak to students, past and present, as well as representatives from local manufacturers.
Manufacturing Day is an annual national event designed to showcase manufacturing technology and careers.
To mark the event, a proclamation honoring November 2017 as Manufacturing Month in McDowell County and the City of Marion will be issued.
"There is an increasing demand for highly-skilled professionals in the manufacturing sector who can design, program, and operate technology," said Jerry Broome with the Workforce Pipeline Committee and the Region C Workforce Development Board. "The average age of a manufacturing employee is 56, and between now and 2020 there will be an unprecedented shortage of skilled workers who will need to be replaced."
According to PayScale.com, salaried positions in the industry range from $51K -$83K and include bonuses and benefits, while hourly rates range from $15-$20 per hour.