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MFG Day 2026 - Tour Host Invitation

Introduce Our Students to Modern Manufacturing

Celebrate with us by opening your doors on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to provide tomorrow’s workforce with an inside look at modern manufacturing.

Tours for 20-30 students
Hands-on activities and opportunities to engage with your employees
Students learn about career paths, skills needed for success and entry-level positions
Tour hosts provide lunch to students and chaperones

The goal of this event is to encourage students to explore the high-paying, challenging career opportunities available in Oakland County.

Tour Host Commitment Form

Why Oakland County Manufacturing Day is so important?

Inspires students to consider pursuing a career in modern manufacturing and the skilled trades
Educates tomorrow’s workforce, as well as parents,teachers and counselors, of the many in-demand,high-paying jobs available in Oakland County
Quells common misperceptions about modern manufacturing

Your Financial Support is Critical

Event Sponsorship - $1,500 (unlimited number)
Oakland County Manufacturing Day cannot take place without the generous support of our sponsors.
Enjoy valuable sponsorship exposure:

Logo on event signage at all tour host locations
Listing on Oakland County Manufacturing Day website
Identification in all media relations and social media outreach activities leading up to and on the day of the event

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact: Brooklyn Frontiera at frontierab@oakgov.com

12^th Annual Oakland County Manufacturing Day, Friday, October 2, 2026

Students and teachers from school districts across Oakland County and its four technical campuses participated in three-hour visits to advanced manufacturers across the region. There, they enjoyed tours of design labs, testing centers and assembly operations, as well as participated in hands-on activities and engaged with employees to learn about career paths, skills and entry-level job opportunities.

The Oakland County Department of Economic Development, Oakland County Michigan Works!, Oakland Schools and Oakland Community College are partnering to organize the event. Oakland County is the epicenter of advanced manufacturing in the state. Oakland County Manufacturing Day is designed to inspire students to begin their journeys toward successful careers and allow employers to meet with the workforce of the future.

School registration will take place later this summer.
Tour assignments will be made soon after.
Come back here for updates.