Voting is open for the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing West Central Contest! Please visit WhatsSoCool.org to view and vote for the videos produced by local 7th & 8th grade students. A lesson plan is also available for parents to use with their children at home.

Voting continues through Thursday for the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing West Central Contest!

Today is the last day for voting in the What's So Cool West Central video contest - be sure to visit whatssocool.org/contests/west-… and vote!

“It’s particularly satisfying knowing that the things we do here at NuTec have a compounding effect around the world.” Read Meadville resident Thomas Rock's story of being in NWPA... industryneedsyou.com/thomas-rocks-r…

In celebration of #NationalInternDay, check out the video of local Manufacturer Flowline's #PASummerInterns and look for more videos throughout the day on what they're learning during their time there!

#NationalInternDay Matrix Tool, INC is a full-service manufacturing specializing in design/construction of micro/high precision plastic injection, metal injection molds & molding of micro/tight tolerance. #Plastics Project Engineer Intern Alicia Velcko with Mentor Sara Hascher

#NationalInternDay Matrix Tool, INC is a full-service manufacturing specializing in design/construction of micro/high precision plastic injection, metal injection molds & molding of micro/tight tolerance. Quality Assurance Intern Austin Reynolds with Mentor Lisa Hart

#NationalInternDay CHANNELLOCK®​ started making our high quality hand tools back in 1886. 134 years later, we have over 350 dedicated associates who manufacture more than 75 different sizes and types of pliers in Meadville, PA, USA. #InternsofPA2020 #PASummerInterns

#NationalInternDay Channellock started making our high quality hand tools back in 1886. 134 years later, we have over 350 dedicated associates who manufacture more than 75 different sizes and types of pliers in Meadville, PA, USA. #InternsofPA2020 #PASummerInterns

Flowline Interns Amanda from University of Pittsburgh, Darrin from Youngstown State University College of STEM, and Jered from Penn State Behrend discuss what they do on a daily basis and why they wanted an internship. We love seeing the drive of these #InternsofPA2020! youtu.be/ZJADgkYlwxs

We had the chance to speak with Flowline’s HR Director & EHS Manager Helmut Kraus for #NationalInternDay. Helmut gave us some insight on his HR Intern and how he is a tremendous help to the team. youtu.be/sIcjj8QuNdw

Why are internships beneficial? Flowline’s #PASummerInterns give their insight into why they think internships are valuable and some advice for students looking into these experiences. youtu.be/AwmL3d9FEw0

Join industry partners at the September 16th Manufacturing Training Funds Seminar to learn about funds available for training employees. Recruit and develop highly skilled employees while reducing turnover - and receive reimbursement for training costs! facebook.com/events/1969463…

Ben Franklin's BIG IDEA Contests Have Awarded More Than $1 Million in Cash Prizes!

Manufacturing Month is here, and the submission portal is now open for Exploring the Marvels of Manufacturing! Deadline to submit is Oct 31. nwirc.org/exploring-the-…

Learn about how local manufacturer Extrudex Aluminum is working with the WorkAdvance Pre-Apprenticeship Program to attract new skilled workers and how participants are able to learn as they earn! businessjournaldaily.com/mvmc-program-a…

October isn’t just spooky season 🎃 it's also Manufacturing Month! 🛠️⚙️ In celebration, we want to highlight our local Advanced Manufacturing industry. Head over YouTube to learn more about this industry cluster and hear from local manufacturers! youtube.com/watch?v=7AezSF…

Great work to all the students who participated in Advisors's #ExploringTheMarvelsOfManufacturing essay contest as part of October's Manufacturing Month!