CITY OF HENDERSON
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240 Water Street, Henderson, NV, 89015
Please Contact Tiffany Reardon, Redevelopment Communications Specialist, 702-267-1552
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND COUNCIL SUPPORT
FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASESeptember 14, 2015
Henderson Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2015
Program designed to expand knowledge of manufacturing, improve public perception of manufacturing career opportunities
Henderson, Nev. – In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2015, the Ocean Spray Henderson plant and VSR Industries will open their doors on October 12 to more than 40 local students as part of an effort to change people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and draw attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide.
Manufacturing Day is an annual national event executed at the local level. It is supported by thousands of manufacturers as they host students, teachers, parents, job seekers and other local community members at open houses, plant tours and presentations designed to showcase modern manufacturing technology and careers.
To mark the event, the City of Henderson will issue a proclamation at the September 15 City Council meeting honoring October 2 as Manufacturing Day. Mayor Andy Hafen and City Council members will celebrate this occasion at a reception with members of the manufacturing community on September 15, prior to the City Council meeting.
“There is an increasing demand for highly skilled professionals in the manufacturing sector who can design, program and operate technology,” said Barbra Coffee, Director of Economic Development/Redevelopment. “The average age of a manufacturing employee is 56, and between now and 2020 there will be an unprecedented shortage of skilled workers who will need to be replaced.”
Manufacturing Day is co-produced by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the Manufacturing Institute (MI), the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), and guest producer Industrial Strength Marketing (ISM). Media partners include the Edge Factor and the Science Channel and the national movie partner is American Made Movie.
For additional information, call 702-267-1552 or visit us at cityofhenderson.com. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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About City of Henderson: Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada’s second largest city with nearly 280,000 residents. Henderson is a premier city, nationally recognized for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life and patriotic past. Recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America’s Best Cities (Business Week), one of the top six safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and aBicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists),Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for all who chose to live, learn, work and play in Henderson…a place to call home.