October is Manufacturing Month!
Manufacturing is one of Wisconsin's leading industries and our technical colleges offer more than 150 associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and short term credentials.
From Advanced Manufacturing to Wood Technology, our students are educated in all areas of manufacturing, effectively meeting the needs of manufacturers across the state.
WTCS will be celebrating Manufacturing Month with several of our colleges hosting events throughout the state.
Please review the links below for locations, times and more details about each event.
Manufacturing Month Events
Mid-State Technical College
Heavy Metal Tour
October 2 Students will tour manufacturing facilities in the community and enjoy a working lunch at Mid-State.
Western Technical College
Manufacturing Career Fair Prep Workshop
On October 8, Western Technical College's Career Services department will host a Manufacturing Career Fair Prep Workshop to prepare students for the Fair. Career Services will hand out employment information and answer any questions. Pizza will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis!
Moraine Park Technical College
Discover Moraine Park Open House, West Bend Campus
October 9 Tom Roehl (Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Technology) will provide tours of the manufacturing facilities. Prospective students have access to other services, too.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
First Annual Welding Rodeo
October 9 This event is FREE and open to the public! It features welding competitions, sculpture auctions, a STEM career fair, food and more.
Lakeshore Technical College
Manufacturing Rocks
October 11 Join us for a day packed with hands-on activities relating to the wide variety of essential careers available in the high-tech manufacturing world!
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This Girl Can Weld
October 12 This is a FREE event for middle school girls interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing and learning welding techniques.
Northcentral Technical College
Find ROI in AI
October 15 This workshop will equip manufacturing business leaders with actionable insights and strategies for incorporating AI into their operations.
Western Technical College
Manufacturing Career Fair
Western Technical College will host a Manufacturing Career Fair on October 15 as part of Manufacturing Week. Employers will discuss employment opportunities in the manufacturing field. The event is free and open to the public.
Western Technical College
Manufacturing Luncheon
On October 16, Chris Luecke will be the featured speaker for the Manufacturing Luncheon. Luecke is a podcaster, marketer, and content creator in the manufacturing industry and the host of the Manufacturing Happy Hour podcast. Attendees will walk away with a unique perspective on the industry's biggest challenges today.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Heavy Metal Showcase
October 19 Middle and high school students (age 12 and up) and their parents and teachers can get a glimpse into many challenging and fulfilling roles in American manufacturing. Talk to industry reps, learn about jobs and register for door prizes!
Northwood Technical College
Northwood Tech MAX: Manufacturing and Automation Experience
October 22 Explore advanced manufacturing programs and meet with area employers to learn about the high-paying, high-demand field of modern manufacturing.
Lakeshore Technical College
Sparks Welding Career Night
October 24 LTC and the American Welding Society invite students and parents to an evening highlighting careers in the welding industry.
Northwood Technical College
Manufacturing Day
October 24 Attend this interactive, hands-on event celebrating Manufacturing Month and highlighting the Welding, Machine Tool Technician and Industrial Maintenance Technician programs. Giveaways, prizes and lunch will be provided.
Visit WTCS at the 2024 Manufacturing First Expo & Conference 
Manufacturing First Expo & Conference
October 30, 2024
Resch Expo, Green Bay