TULSA,
Okla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of October's National Manufacturing Month, AAON Tulsa
and BASX, An AAON Company in Redmond,
Oregon, are excited to announce the most extensive
Manufacturing Month event series hosted by the companies. Thousands
of manufacturers support Manufacturing Month as an opportunity to
host students, teachers, and community members to change
perceptions of manufacturing and highlight the high-tech and
innovative companies that are solving tomorrow's challenges
today.
Manufacturing Month can inspire new workers and strengthen
the industry's talent pipeline.
- By 2030, manufacturers will need to fill more than 4 million
jobs.
- The industry has averaged around 800,000 open jobs per
month.
- This skills gap is partly due to a lack of awareness of the
incredible career pathways in manufacturing.
(Research from the Manufacturing Institute and
Deloitte)
AAON Tulsa was honored to have more than 300 students and
educators from 13 schools (High School, College, and Career-Tech)
visit to learn about our industry-leading products, manufacturing
processes, safety, and sustainability efforts. The tours included
visits to our NAIC Research and Development Lab and Customer
Exploration Center, our newest net-zero sustainable building on the
Tulsa campus.
AAON Tulsa leaders were also honored to welcome women
manufacturing leaders from Canada
and Mexico through a visit
facilitated by the Tulsa Global Alliance and the U.S. State
Department International Visitor Leadership Program.
BASX participated in the Oregon Business & Industry (OBI)
Manufacturing Roadshow. The event provided a unique opportunity for
key stakeholders, including staff from Oregon
State agencies, government representatives, business
leaders, and college representatives, to tour its state-of-the-art
HVAC manufacturing facility.
BASX also hosted a tour for Redmond High School Shop classes to
help them discover the benefits of high-tech manufacturing jobs,
paid training, and how to pursue a career in one of the
fastest-growing industries.
"Manufacturing Month is a great opportunity for us to connect
with our communities and showcase the variety of career
opportunities available within our company and our industry.
We are proud to participate in this initiative every year during
October and throughout the year to inspire the next generation of
creators, makers, and builders," said Stephanie Regan, AAON Director of Corporate
Citizenship.
About:
MFG Day was first held in 2012 by the
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International. The
Manufacturing Institute, an education and workforce partner of the
National Association of Manufacturers, now organizes MFG Day. This
month-long initiative allows manufacturers to address the skills
gaps they face, connect with future generations, take charge of the
public image of manufacturing, and ensure the ongoing prosperity of
the industry as a whole. More information on MFG Day is available
at www.creatorswanted.org.
Contact
Robyn
Aydelott
Corporate Communications Administrator
Phone: (817) 714-1377
Email: Robyn.aydelott@aaon.com
Event photos available upon request.
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