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On Oct. 3, Worthington Steel in Rome hosted secondary-school students who saw the entire process of making steel coils from raw material to packing.

“Know yourself, be dependable, have a Plan B and make good choices,” Indium Corporation Associate Vice President for Human Resources Dawn Roller told area female students Friday during the Women in Manufacturing Summit at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Touring Bartell Manufacturing Systems on Thursday gave 19 Proctor High School seniors the chance to see a modern, high-tech production facility in operation.

October is New York State’s official celebration of Manufacturing Month and the Manufacturer’s Association of Central New York, is helping to mark the occasion, sponsoring tours of manufacturer’s across the region for area students.

School students who toured Worthington Steel in Rome on Oct. 3 saw the entire process of making steel coils from raw material to packing.

MACNY Executive Vice President Mike Frame and Partners for Education & Business Director Taylor Hodge discuss what they’re doing to inspire younger generations to consider a career in manufacturing.

In October more than 600 students will get to see innovative technology and how local products are made. MACNY, the manufacturers association and Partners for Education and Business, are doing this as part of National Manufacturing Month.

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Partners for Education & Business, Inc. recently hosted their 2024 Workforce Development Awards. As part of the ceremony, MACNY hosted their first-ever apprentice signing with four team members.

The 2024 Workforce Development Awards recognized the accomplishments of students and registered apprentices pursuing an education or careers in manufacturing and other industries.