Central Mass. celebrates manufacturing
National Manufacturing Day was celebrated throughout Massachusetts on Friday, Oct. 2 with tours and events hosted by manufacturers, business groups and educational institutions.
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) was among those celebrating the day with an expo featuring demonstrations, speakers and tours of its Manufacturing Workforce Certification Center and Devens campus. Demonstrations throughout the morning included those in CAD design and 3-D printing, mechatronics, a manufacturing aptitude challenge, biotechnology and quality, according to a release from the college.
“We are proud to once again sponsor an event in recognition of National Manufacturing Day to raise awareness about the job opportunities available in North Central Massachusetts and the industry partnerships that actively work to close the gap between trained workers and employer needs,” said President Daniel M. Asquino.
National Manufacturing Day was established in 2012 to help change public perception of manufacturing and underscore the shortage of skilled workers in Massachusetts and in the country, according to MWCC. Featured speakers at MWCC’s event included Thatcher Kezer, MassDevelopment’s senior vice president of Devens, and State Representative Susannah Whipps-Lee of Athol.
Worcester also celebrated a day earlier on Thursday with a panel discussion, "Made in Central Mass. - Manufacturing Matters", which was hosted by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate chambers.
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