Chamber celebrates Manufacturing Month, offers manufacturing tours to students

The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be celebrating Manufacturing Month by offering tours of some of Fort Atkinson’s largest employers to area high school and college students.

Manufacturing Month is celebrated in Wisconsin in October, according to information released by the chamber. The activities in Fort Atkinson in celebration of the month are sponsored by Johnson Financial Group. 

According to the release: As part of its workforce development efforts, the Fort Atkinson Chamber is providing tours of Fort Atkinson’s largest employers to area high school and college students on Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. The purpose of the tours is to inform students of the career opportunities at companies in Fort Atkinson and encourage them to apply for available internships, apprenticeships, and summer job opportunities.

Participating manufacturers on October 21 include HOPPE North America, IPEC and Electronic Technologies International. On October 28, students will be touring: OSI Fort Atkinson, Green Bay Packaging and TopCon.

There is no cost to students and lunch is provided. Space is limited and students can register through their instructors, online at www.fortchamber.com, or by calling the Fort Atkinson Chamber during business hours at 920-563-3210, the release states. 

Additionally, in recognition of Manufacturing Month, the chamber is celebrating with a month-long contest called the “Coolest Thing Made in Fort Atkinson” sponsored by Johnson Financial Group. This contest showcases products from both small and large manufacturers to highlight impact of manufacturing Fort Atkinson. Followers are encouraged to frequently check the chamber’s website and Facebook page as posts are made throughout the month. Links to local career opportunities and the “Coolest Thing Made in Fort Atkinson” contest can be found at the Chamber’s website at www.fortchamber.com.