CITY OF TUCSON OFFICE OF ECONOMIC INITIATIVES TO MARK MANUFACTURING MONTH
Manufacturing Month, held nationally in October, is an opportunity to show the reality of modern manufacturing careers as companies and educational institutions around the country open their doors to students, parents, teachers, and community members. The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives will host a Manufacturing Day event on Friday, Oct. 21.
Designed to inspire the next generation to enter careers in modern manufacturing, Manufacturing Day in Tucson will bring a group of Big Brothers Big Sisters students from Tucson High School to The World View Aerospace Campus, Sonoran Stitch Factory, and Pima Community College Downtown Campus Center of Excellence in Applied Technology and Automotive building. Students will spend time at each of the manufacturing tour locations and see presentations by leaders over manufacturing career programs at Pima Community College. Throughout the day instructors and experts will provide hands-on demonstrations in the aerospace, industrial sewing, automotive maintenance, welding, machining, and robotics industries.
Manufacturing Month and corresponding events bring to light the need for manufacturing workers. According to the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, between now and 2030, 4 million manufacturing jobs need to be filled. The Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics report the 2019 average annual income of U.S. manufacturing employees was $88,406. In Tucson, the average Tucson manufacturing wage was $92,786. In Tucson’s economy, manufacturing generated 27,830 jobs and 13.8% of Gross Domestic Product in 2019.
“The tours are a fantastic way for us to offer students a first-hand look inside our local manufacturing facilities,” said Barbra Coffee, Economic Initiatives director for the City of Tucson. “We aim to inspire future generations to enter manufacturing careers which are certainly in high demand and offer great earning potential.”
About the City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives: The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives coordinates the city’s economic development programs for the purpose of attracting jobs and investment to the City of Tucson. The Office of Economic Initiatives also offers local small business and entrepreneurial assistance and encourages workforce development to foster a long-term sustainable and diverse local economy. For more information or to contact the Office of Economic Initiatives, visit ConnectTucson.com
About the Manufacturing Institute:
The Manufacturing Institute grows and supports the industry’s skilled workers for the advancement of modern manufacturing. The MI’s diverse initiatives support all American workers, including emerging workers, women, veterans, and students, through skilled training programs, community building, and career growth. As the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with resources necessary to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. For more information, visit themanufacturinginstitute.org.
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