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The Statewide Tour brings visibility to the future of manufacturing.

Students, Teachers, Parents & Public are welcome!

Manufacturing’s Main Event Starts

October 1st, 2024

Learn about the future of manufacturing and possible career opportunities.

Statewide Tour

Minnesota celebrates manufacturing throughout the year. During October's Manufacturing Month, manufacturers across the state open their doors to students, parents, and the general public, helping to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturing talent.

Tour a Manufacturer:

  • Attend an in-person or virtual tour
  • Learn about manufacturing careers
  • Discover products made by manufacturers
  • See what manufacturing offers today
  • Experience the latest technologies

"We have seen the return on investment as youth that once toured have pursued certifications and are now part of our team."

- Manufacturing Tour Host

"One of my students was so inspired after the tour of 3M, he wants to fix robotic arms for his career."

- Minnesota Educator

Host a Tour

Join forces with other manufacturers across the state of Minnesota. Hosting a tour each year allows great exposure of your business to a pool of manufacturing talent! Make sure you register your tour below.

Recruit the Next Generation

Host an In-Person or Virtual Tour

Showcase Your Facility Today!

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Tour Resources

Guides

Download these helpful guides outlining best practices and tips for maximizing the success and participation in the Statewide Tour!

Videos

Check out our manufacturing focused videos - feel free to use them before, during, and after your tour/event. You may also link to them via your company webpage.

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Templates

Check out all of these free template options! Use the School Invite Letter for sending out letters to schools, inviting them to tour your company. Use the Press Release template to announce a tour at your manufacturing facility. Use any of the Radio Ads to promote your tours across the airwaves. Use the Social Media templates across multiple platforms!

Letters

Announcements

Press Releases

Digital Ads

Radio Ads

Social Media (Coming Soon!)

Safety Glasses

Order Safety Glasses to support your Tour! If you are in need of Safety Glasses for event attendees, you may request these via the link below. Simply fill out the form, and we will get these shipped to you right away. Limit 1 request per organization.

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Tour Toolkit

Coming Soon!

A Comprehensive Tour Toolkit available for purchase to support your tour/event!

Transportation Funding

The Center and its partners can help fund buses to get your students to a manufacturing tour. Funding is subject to availability and is broken down by region.

Find your Regional Contact.

Sponsorship Information

We need your Support! There are great benefits associated with each sponsorship level.

Support the Statewide Tour.

Contact Your Region

Are you interested in: Having your class attend a tour? Locating a tour? Applying for bus funding? Getting involved?

Connect with a Regional Contact to assist!

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Northwest

Adam Baumgartner
adam.baumgartner@polaris.com

North

Scott Turn
scott@bemidji.org

Northeast

Jill Murray
jill.murray@lsc.edu

West

Jaimee Meyer
jaimee.meyer@minnstate.edu

Central

Steve Nusbaum
steve.nusbaum@sctcc.edu

East

Jaimee Meyer
jaimee.meyer@minnstate.edu

Southwest

Jason Bruns
jason.bruns@mnsu.edu

Southeast

Mike Schnell
mschnell@ssc.coop

Metro

Steve Kalina
steve@mpma.com

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Sponsorship Levels

Minnesota celebrates manufacturing throughout the year. During October's Manufacturing Month, manufacturers across the state open their doors to students, parents, and the general public, helping to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturing talent.

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