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National
Manufacturing Day, Oct. 5
Inspire Career Concert at Eldora Speedway, Oct. 3
Darke County will recognize National Manufacturing Day on Friday,
October 5 when all Darke County Sophomores will tour one of our local
manufacturing facilities. Participating companies are FRAM, Fort
Recovery Industries, GTI, JAFE Decorating, Midmark, Ramco Electric
Motors, and Whirlpool. Manufacturing Day is an annual event created to
demonstrate modern manufacturing and foster interest in manufacturing
careers. Companies will address the skilled labor shortage they face,
the career opportunities available, and connect with members of their
future workforce. This is the fifth year that Darke County sophomores
have been invited to tour local manufacturers on the first Friday of
October. This event, coordinated by Darke County Economic Development,
is part of a comprehensive effort to encourage and grow a skilled
workforce to meet the current and future workforce demands of the
region.
Economic stability and growth in Darke County and higher living
standards are tied to the success of the region’s manufacturing base.
For example, for every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, another $1.89 is
added to the economy, and for every manufacturing worker hired there
are another 4 workers hired elsewhere. No other sector does more to
generate broad-scale economic growth.
In addition to seeing modern manufacturing environments with
state-of-the-art equipment and robotics, students will also learn:
About the wide range of careers available through manufacturing which
require different levels of technical and formal education.
The average annual compensation including benefits for manufacturing in
Ohio is $72,534.
Most manufacturers in the area will pay for college or technical
training for their workforce if it corresponds to a position within the
company.
There are more options after high school other than college or straight
to work. Opportunities exist to work and make money while furthering
their education, to help avoid the debt often associated with college
education.
Dependability, creativity, ability to listen and take directions,
getting along with others, and problem solving are skills needed by
employers everywhere.
Inspire Career Concert – Wednesday, October 3, 2018 – This is a first
time event for high school seniors from Darke, Auglaize, Mercer, and
Shelby counties. Developed and planned by Darke County Economic
Development and economic development offices from the participating
counties the event will be held at Eldora Speedway. It will feature a
Career Fair with over 90 area businesses, and motivational speakers
focused on helping students find their career paths. Schedule for the
day is attached with the career fair beginning at 8:30 a.m. and
speakers at 10:15 and 11:40.
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