ANC to Host Manufacturing Day

 

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: https://tinyurl.com/ANCMFGDay2021 

The Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop will join Arkansas Northeastern College on October 1st for Manufacturing Day 2021. Manufacturing Day is a holiday held on the first Friday of October each year to show students and parents what manufacturing is like today. The Be Pro Mobile Workshop will be a featured exhibit for students to experience various professions in manufacturing through virtual reality simulations.

Through these virtual reality simulations, students are immersed into the life of a professional and experience what a particular job entails. This experience provides students an opportunity to see high-tech, high-earning careers and is an important step forward in Be Pro Be Proud’s mission of bringing the next generation of pride, progress, and professionals to the state of Arkansas.

“We are thrilled to have the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop available on our campus, and especially to have it on Manufacturing Day,” said Dr. Jamie Frakes ANC Dean for Allied Technologies. “Manufacturing is such an important and high-demand field, and this exhibit allows area students the opportunity to get a real feel for the manufacturing industry. Hopefully, students will leave with a better understanding of manufacturing and a desire to enter that field,” added Frakes who said the College is building an event to showcase the mobile workshop and highlight ANC programs that prepare students for careers in manufacturing.

According to Frakes, more than eight area high schools will be bringing students to the ANC Center for Allied Technologies to take part in the Manufacturing Day event and Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop. Additionally, more than 200 area high school students, who attend classes at the ANC Tech Center, will also have the opportunity to visit the mobile workshop and participate in hands-on simulations.

Arkansas Northeastern College plays a crucial role in connecting students to industry, and Be Pro Be Proud is excited to partner in this movement. Since 2016, Be Pro Be Proud has hosted more than 105,000 visitors on the Mobile Workshop, across 358cities and 622 tour stops. In stimulating the professional workforce, the state of Arkansas' economy will continue to grow and communities will be stronger and able to provide more opportunity.

𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 is a workforce development initiative led by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas (AIA) that connects students around the state to high-tech, high-paying careers. Through partnerships with state agencies, local industry, and higher education entities, Be Pro Be Proud is effectively working to replenish the professional workforce that has been experiencing a drastic decline.