National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing
The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing’s (NCNGM) mission is to cultivate and nurture relationships among new partners in collaboration with high school, community college, and university educators, industry, government agencies, National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) centers and projects, and other stakeholders interested in further developing to create a diverse technical workforce.
Manufacturing Day and Month:
MFG Day, an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—empowers manufacturers to come together, address their collective challenges, and build excitement about manufacturing careers to help their communities and future generations thrive.
Manufacturing Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in October, with events continuing throughout the month and beyond. It celebrates modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. These events encourage students to learn skills that apply to employment in the manufacturing industry and beyond.
A comprehensive list of national MFG Day activities is available through the Manufacturing Institute’s MFG Day website:
Manufacturing Month National Events
Register your event as an official MFG Day event:
Manufacturing Month Event Registration
There are millions of new modern manufacturing jobs coming online in the next decade—opportunities to create, contribute and connect. Help us build the future of the industry during MFGDay24!
National MFG Day Month Event List 2024
*This list will be updated as we become aware of newly scheduled events.
September 26th
Manufacturing Roadshow at Dodd Stadium, Norwich - Industry employers will exhibit, and students are encouraged to attend by CBIA.
October 1st
CT Tooling and Machining and Central CT Chambers Manufacturing Outlook Join Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer Paul S. Lavoie, as he provides a look at manufacturing over the past year and what is down the pipeline in the future.
October 2nd
Connecticut Manufacturing Summit - CT Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut - This event highlights industry partners who have recently made Connecticut's manufacturing growth and innovation possible. NCNGM Principal Investigator and Director Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch will moderate the "Driving Innovation in the Manufacturing Sector" panel. This is a unique opportunity to learn and grow in the manufacturing industry! Open to the public; registration required.
October 3rd
October 4th
MB Aerospace/Barnes Industry tour - East Granby, Connecticut
Atlas Metal Works, LLC Industry tour - South Windsor, Connecticut
The Lee Company Industry Tour - Westbrook, Connecticut
Trumpf Industry tour - Farmington, Connecticut
College of the Canyons will open the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to the local Hart High School District from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. The Hart District will be busing in students every 30-45 minutes so they can walk through the ATC, interact with local manufacturing professionals, and learn about careers in advanced manufacturing. Fifteen local businesses signed up to participate from various backgrounds scattered throughout the facility. Students will have the opportunity to see demos of machines and interact with robotics to help spark their excitement.
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT)
Precision Manufacturing Center students will tour Kaman in Bloomfield, CT.
Hosting Great Path Academy High School for a day advanced manufacturing boot camp.
October 5th
October 6th
October 7th
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT) Precision Manufacturing Center Information Session and January cohort enrollment event. Open to the public.
October 8th
October 9th
Annual Manufacture CT Dinner - Anthony’s Ocean View, New Haven, Connecticut - The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 2024 Manufacture CT Annual Celebration Dinner, an anticipated event highlighting Connecticut manufacturers' accomplishments. Join us and other members. Stanley Black & Decker’s Vice President of Business Development, Martin Guay, will be the keynote speaker of this year’s Annual Celebration. Mr. Guay is also Chair of our Board of Regents and has been a partner on initiatives for the NCNGM. Open to the public, registration is required.
October 10th
October 11th
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT) is hosting Manchester middle and high schools for an advanced manufacturing boot camp.
October 12th
October 13th
October 14th
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT) Precision Manufacturing Center is hosting an Information Session and January Cohort enrollment event. The event is open to the public.
October 15th
A possible date for Goodwin Manufacturing Pentathlon - it will be open for students. Keith Sevigny is coordinating.
October 16th
October 17th
CT State Community College Asnuntuck (Enfield, Connecticut) is hosting the Advanced Manufacturing Employer Partnership (AMEP) Quarterly Meeting. This meeting will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Approximately 40 employers will attend. The meeting will include an overview of CT State Asnuntuck’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Programs and tours for participants.
October 18th
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT) will host Synergy High School for an advanced manufacturing boot camp.
CT State Manchester has accepted an invitation to ebm-papst in Farmington, CT to celebrate MFG Month—touring and networking with their staff (from various departments) and learning about open opportunities.
October 19th
October 20th
October 21st
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT) Precision Manufacturing Center is hosting an Information Session and January Cohort enrollment event. The event is open to the public.
October 22nd
Tour at Decruz, Bristol, CT, with Women in Manufacturing Connecticut.
CTC Women of Innovation Awards The 19th annual Women of Innovation event, hosted by the Connecticut Technology Council, celebrates trailblazing women & girls inspiring visionary leadership in scientific research, education, manufacturing & entrepreneurship. Forty-five exceptional Connecticut women will be recognized for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
October 23rd
October 24th
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT) will host a representative Holo-Krome to speak with Precision Manufacturing Center students as part of their MFG 1479 – Career Awareness in Manufacturing course.
October 25th
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT) is hosting Rockville High School for an advanced manufacturing boot camp.
CT State Community College Housatonic (Bridgeport, CT) - Advanced Manufacturing Open House for student. Contact ask Adam Scobie (adam.scobie@ctstate.edu) for more information.
October 26th
October 27th
October 28th
CT State Community College Manchester (Manchester, CT) Precision Manufacturing Center is hosting an Information Session and January Cohort enrollment event. The event is open to the public.
October 29th
Pumpkin & Pies Luncheon – Hosted by CONNSTEP and Lyman Orchards.
“Connect with local manufacturers and enjoy some fall fun. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with industry peers and celebrate the achievements of Manufacturing Month. It will be the perfect way to wrap up Manufacturing Month – don't miss out!”
October 30th
October 31st
Aerospace Alley Future Workforce Opportunities Fair and Tradeshow - Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT. CT State Community College Advanced Manufacturing Coordinators will table at the event to educate local high schools and middle school students about the many career opportunities in aerospace manufacturing. Over 1000 students have attended in previous years. CT State Community College campuses Asnuntuck and Manchester will be exhibitors. This event allows CT State students, instructors, and staff to network with area companies for internships, job placement, and potential tours/guest speakers for our Career Awareness in Manufacturing class. It is a great networking event for all who attend. Open to the public; registration required.
November 1st
2024 STEM/Advanced Manufacturing and Technology and Technology Expo - CT State Community College Naugatuck Valley, Waterbury Campus. The Waterbury Board of Education will support hundreds of middle and high school students visiting the EXPO to directly engage with local manufacturers and learn about job and career opportunities from area manufacturing leaders.
November 6th
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) Advanced Technology Center tours from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Educators, students, parents, and industry are all welcome.
Multi-Day Events:
October 14 - 18: Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer does industry bus tours through Connecticut.
Mondays at 2:00pm - Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (East Hartford, CT) - Tour the Digital Thread Lab. Open to industry and the community.
Tuesdays - Fridays - Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (East Hartford, CT) - Digital Transformation Training - Open to industry, community, and educators.
Dates to be Determined:
Phoenix Manufacturing, Enfield, CT - Company Tour
