Polaris MEP hosted a two-part event kicking off Manufacturing Month, part of nationwide #MFGDay celebrations.
This event included the release of the first ever State of Manufacturing Report in Rhode Island. More than 100 industry leaders, ecosystem partners and legislators heard highlights from the study and discussed its implications.
Then, the event shifted to a career experience in which manufacturers met and educated students on career paths. Roughly 350 students took part in the career exploration with great enthusiasm, as you can see in the highlights video.
The event was covered by local media including WJAR-TVÂ and Providence Business News. Take a look at some of our pictures below!
Legislators Support Manufacturing Day
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, URI Research Foundation COO Christian Cowan, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and Rhode Island Manufacturers Association President Dave Chenevert at the 2022 Manufacturing Month kick-off.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse speaks to the importance of manufacturing in Rhode Island at the 2022 Manufacturing Month kick-off.
Mahr Inc.
Polaris MEP staffer: “So, what did you know about manufacturing before you arrived?” Awesome high school student: “Actually, I’ve already interned at Mahr, Inc!”
Tiffany & Co demonstration
Tiffany & Co Master Craftsman Wilson explains the many high-skilled & unique manufacturing techniques used to create jewelry.
Nautilus Defense STEM game
Jim Owens of Nautilus Defense leads Rhode Island High School students through a STEM game at the 2022 Manufacturing Day Career Exploration Experience.
Anchor Toffee at Farm Fresh RI
Did you know that many food companies are also manufacturers? Senator Sheldon Whitehouse checked out the amazing creations of Anchor Toffee during the Manufacturing Day event at Farm Fresh RI.
Wright’s Dairy at Farm Fresh RI
Wright’s Dairy has begun ice cream production at the Farm Fresh RI facility, and folks attending the 2022 Manufacturing Day event couldn’t have been happier to take home some goodies!
The Steelyard
Members of The Steelyard speak to students about their exciting training opportunities.
Alyssa Alvarado
Alyssa Comella Alvarado, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board, discusses workforce challenges at Manufacturing Day 2022.
Jaia Robotics
Representatives from Jaia Robotics show off their Jaiabots: micro sized hybrid autonomous surface and subsurface vehicles.
Providence CTE students
Polaris MEP’s Aarin Clemons greets students arriving for the workforce event.
Skills for RI VR Activity
Skills for Rhode Island’s Future treated students to an exciting VR experience!
Polaris MEP #MFGDay22
Polaris MEP Project Manager Nathan Bonds works one-on-one with students on a Lean exercise.
Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos
Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos speaks about the power of manufacturing.