Workforce in Focus

MFG Day Preparations are Underway

By MI NewsroomApril 25, 2025
Two women studying manufacturing processes on a laptop in a warehouse.
Two women engaged in manufacturing training or discussion in a warehouse setting, focusing on industrial skills development.

MFG Day 2025 is right around the corner and preparations are already underway! We kicked things off with our first planning webinar on April 3—and if you missed it, don’t worry. You can watch the recording and we’ve got more opportunities coming to help you gear up for October 3.

Our next webinar will take place Thursday, May 1 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET and will focus on best practice examples of past MFG Day events to help you and your teams in planning and preparing for successful events. Whether you are a first-time host or a returning participant, there is always something new to learn — manufacturers grow stronger by learning from one another. Register for the webinar here.

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