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!
Find a Tour Near You
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.
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
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.
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.
Sponsorship Information
We need your Support! There are great benefits associated with each sponsorship level.
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!
Adam Baumgartner
adam.baumgartner@polaris.com
Scott Turn
scott@bemidji.org
Jill Murray
jill.murray@lsc.edu
Jaimee Meyer
jaimee.meyer@minnstate.edu
Steve Nusbaum
steve.nusbaum@sctcc.edu
Jaimee Meyer
jaimee.meyer@minnstate.edu
Jason Bruns
jason.bruns@mnsu.edu
Mike Schnell
mschnell@ssc.coop
Steve Kalina
steve@mpma.com
Sponsor a Bus!
Your dollars count! Sponsoring a bus
starts at only $250.
Learn How to Support the Center
Our 2024 Sponsors
Organizational Partners, LLC
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.
