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MFG Day Preparations are underway!

By MI NewsroomMay 30, 2025
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MFG Day 2025 is set for October 3, and momentum is building! We’ve launched an exciting new promotional video and kicked off a webinar series to help organizers prepare with more sessions still to come. Check out past recordings and see what’s ahead at MFGday.com. Whether you’re a first-time host or a returning participant, there’s always something new to learn — manufacturers grow stronger by learning from one another.

As you plan your MFG Day event and how to engage local students in October and throughout the year, be sure to consider Innovators Quest (IQ)—a gamified student engagement activity designed to introduce the next generation to the exciting world of manufacturing. Developed by the Manufacturing Institute, IQ helps manufacturers connect with local students, making industry careers more accessible, engaging, and fun. With growing demand, we’re excited to open a new ordering window for manufacturing companies to bring this unique experience to their community.

Sponsorship deadline: June 6, 2025
Kit delivery: End of August—just in time for the 2025-26 school year and #MFGDay25