National Manufacturing Day in FoCo
A Day For Education and Inspiration
The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce once again partnered with the Forsyth County Schools’ College and Career Development Department and local manufacturers to involve high school students in National Manufacturing Day 2019 on September 25th. Students from all Forsyth County high schools spent the day touring the local operations of many manufacturers.
Local Companies Involved
The local manufacturers who participated in the event include:
- GAF Materials Corp., a roofing and building materials manufacturer
- Atlanta Caseworks, a commercial cabinets and custom casework manufacturer
- TUV SUD, a manufacturing inspection and product certification company
- American BOA, a metal bellows, metal expansion joints and flexible metal hose manufacturer
- Panduit, a network infrastructure and industrial electrical wiring manufacturer
- Swagelok, a manufacturer of gas and fluid systems components
- Gant Medical, a dental and surgical bibs manufacturer
- Specialty Appliances, a full service orthodontic laboratory
The Outcome
Each group of students toured these companies to draw attention to the many rewarding, high-paying careers available in the manufacturing industry and to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy. The students spent the day visiting multiple companies before and after enjoying a lunch and a college fair at the Forsyth Conference Center.
The face of modern-day manufacturing is an important element in local workforce development, and the Chamber is proud to partner with local companies investing in the future of our region.
Interested in last year’s National Manufacturing Day? Click here.
