Open Doors, Open Futures: Inside Successful MFG Day Events

Join Us for an Engaging, 60-Minute Virtual Solution Series 

MFG Day is one of the most powerful tools a manufacturer can use to build community connections, shift perceptions and grow a local talent pipeline—but the impact of a single open door can last far beyond a single day. 

This special crossover event brings together the MI’s Solutions Series and MFG Day communities for a candid, peer-driven conversation with seasoned event hosts who have made MFG Day work year after year. Attendees will hear how these manufacturers build the partnerships that make their events possible, create experiences that resonate with students and educators, and keep the momentum going long after October—connecting MFG Day to a broader, long-term workforce strategy. 

  What We Will Cover

• Building and sustaining the school and community partnerships that power successful events 
• Planning an attendee experience that engages students, families and educators 
• Capturing and communicating event impact to internal stakeholders and community partners 
• Carrying engagement beyond the event and integrating MFG Day into a talent pipeline strategy 

What Attendees Will Gain 

• Real examples of partnership-building strategies from experienced MFG Day hosts 
• Actionable planning and logistics insights from manufacturers who have refined their approach over multiple years 
• Guidance on measuring impact and building a compelling story for leadership and partners 
• Proven ideas for turning a one-day event into a long-term workforce development asset