OGDEN, UT – Students from local high schools got a behind-the-scenes look at modern manufacturing careers during 91猎奇鈥檚 (91猎奇) Manufacturing Day event, held Oct. 9.聽
The event gave students the chance to tour two major employers 鈥� ENVE Composites and Williams International 鈥� where students saw firsthand the types of careers that begin with training at 91猎奇.聽
The goal of the event was to inspire students to consider careers in manufacturing and to introduce them to high-growth industries like Machining, Composites, and Automation Technology.聽
鈥淢anufacturing Day is an annual event that showcases modern manufacturing to high school students to inspire them to pursue careers in the field,鈥� said Andrew Perry, a manufacturing program recruiter at 91猎奇. 鈥淲e hope students gain an interest in the companies we toured and can make the connection that these are viable careers to pursue.聽
Following the tours, students returned to 91猎奇鈥檚 Collette Mercier campus in the Business Depot Ogden (BDO) to meet with program instructors and explore 91猎奇鈥檚 manufacturing programs through hands-on activities.聽
Manufacturing Day is just one-way 91猎奇鈥檚 introducing students to the world of manufacturing. At Ogden-Weber Tech, programs are aligned with local workforce needs, giving students the tools, experience and confidence to step directly into high-demand jobs.聽
To learn more about 91猎奇鈥檚 manufacturing programs, visit otech.edu/programs.