Sponsor the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Whether your goal is to increase exposure or support the Center’s mission to promote and support manufacturing statewide, the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence offers a wide range of sponsorship offerings that will maximize your return on investment.

Our industry partnerships are critical to our success in providing innovative programs and resources to recruit and educate the future manufacturing workforce.

- Jeremy Leffelman

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Center seeks your financial contribution to support multiple pro-manufacturing programs and initiatives. The Center provides support for summer camps, robotics teams, the development and distribution of digital resources and guides, equipment and personal protective equipment, transportation funding to middle school and high schools for transporting students to manufacturing tours, development of career pathways, technical education initiatives, and more. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and allows the Center to develop new programs and continue this great work related to advanced manufacturing.

Support the Minnesota Manufactured Awards Banquet

Join us for the Minnesota Manufactured Awards Banquet as we celebrate manufacturers, students and partners across the state, April 9, 2025 at Central Lakes College in Staples, MN. Become a sponsor and gain valuable exposure for your organization while supporting the future of advanced manufacturing pathways.

Support the Minnesota Manufactured Technical Education Conference

2MTEC is an annual professional development conference designed to upskill technical educators, share best practices, and connect manufacturers, educators, and manufacturing stakeholders directly. Choose from multiple sponsorship levels that include valuable benefits, statewide marketing exposure, complimentary registrations, and featured promotion of your business.

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Support Youth Outreach

Effectively reaching our youth is an investment in the future manufacturing workforce. The Center has worked with Minnesota State colleges to host advanced-manufacturing focused events, that provide students with technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing careers. Through our Youth Outreach Funding program, students gain real world exposure to the world of advanced manufacturing. Since 2006, the Center has been able to support 120+ career events and summer camps, impacting over 17,000 students.

Support the Center’s Initiatives

Want to make a broad impact? The Center focuses on engaging industry, enhancing education, and inspiring students. By supporting our general fund, you're investing in all aspects of our mission including the development and distribution of essential resources. Looking for a more targeted approach? Let's collaborate! Contact Jeremy Leffelman, Executive Director, to discuss specific sponsorship opportunities.