Iowa Falls Area Development Corporation collaborated with local partners to arrange a Manufacturing Day tour of four businesses on October 6th. This event coincided with the annual recognition of Manufacturing Month. The objective was to introduce students to career opportunities with local manufacturers and spark their interest in working for those businesses after graduation.
The goal was to expose students to career experiences with local manufacturers, with the hope of increasing their interest in working for those businesses after they graduate.
Tours included Cargill, POET Biorefining, Metal Tech Industries, and Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls.
Special thanks to Iowa Falls High School, Iowa Valley Community College District, and Ellsworth Community College for helping to organize the event.