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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY WILL CELEBRATE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY 2018

Oct 1, 2018

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY WILL CELEBRATE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY 2018

Program Designed to Expand Knowledge of Manufacturing, Improve Public

Perception of Manufacturing Career Opportunities

Rockingham County, NC (September 28, 2018)– In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2018,

Rockingham County leaders, Rockingham Community College, Rockingham County Schools

and local workforce partners have planned a week of events and activities as part of an effort to

change people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and draw attention to

the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide. The celebration will

also recognize the county’s top new or expanding economic development projects and thank

over 100 local industries and manufacturers who provide jobs and do business in Rockingham

County.

Manufacturing Day is an annual, national event executed at the local level supported by

thousands of manufacturers as they host students, teachers, parents, job seekers and other

local community members at open houses, plant tours and presentations designed to showcase

modern manufacturing technology and careers.

Rockingham County will celebrate Manufacturing Day, which is Friday, October 5, 2018, with a

week of events. Planned activities include:

Rockingham County Board Of Commissioner’s Meeting

Monday, October 1st at 6:30 p.m.

Open to the public. Residents encouraged to attend.

On-The-Road Location: Yanceyville Road Fire Department

3361 HWY 158, Reidsville, NC 27320

The Rockingham Board of Commissioners will issue a Board Proclamation declaring

National Manufacturing Day and Recognizing the Top Three Announced New or

Expanding Manufacturing Projects in 2018. Representatives from each company will be

present.

Rockingham Community College Manufacturing Showcase

Wednesday, October 3rd, 9am-1pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Location: Rockingham Community College Advanced Technologies Building,

215 Wrenn Memorial Rd, Wentworth.

Public event featuring local manufacturers, product displays and information.

For more information contact Sally Newman, 336-342-4261 or

newmans@rockinghamcc.edu.

Manufacturing Industry Leaders Tour & Luncheon (Invitation-only event)

Friday, October 5th

Hosted by the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business

& Tourism. Local companies will tour RCC’s advanced manufacturing training facilities

and discuss new developments on campus.

For more information contact Jan Yokeley, 336-342-8138, or

jcritz-yokeley@myrockinghamcountync.com .

“Demand for highly skilled professionals in the manufacturing sector is at an all-time high.

Companies need employees who can design, program and operate technology,” said Jan

Yokeley, director of the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business

& Tourism. “The average age of a manufacturing employee is 56, and between now and 2020

there will be an unprecedented shortage of skilled workers who will need to be replaced. Over

the next decade, it is estimated that nearly 3.5 million U.S. manufacturing jobs will be needed

and 2 million of those jobs are expected to go unfilled due to manufacturers’ inability to find

talent with the required skills.”

Yokeley added, “Manufacturing jobs represent 20% of Rockingham County’s current workforce,

which equates to more than 5,700 jobs. It is still a priority industry sector for this community.

This is our second year celebrating Manufacturing Day and it is our intent to show appreciation

to our local industries as well as inspire a new generation of manufacturing employees. We

strongly encourage members of the community to come out to the public events to learn more

about some of our industries and careers in manufacturing.”

More information on Manufacturing Day is available at www.mfgday.com.

www.GoRockinghamCountyNC.com

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#MFGRocksNC2018

Address

Rockingham Community College
PO Box 38
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu