The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA), an organization representing more than 2,000 member companies statewide, is hosting the 12th annual Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on Wednesday at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie.
The event highlights the high paying, high-tech careers that are available in today’s diverse manufacturing industry. There will be more than 60 interactive exhibits and displays, and educational sessions on topics critical to manufacturing. Event organizers expect more than 2,000 students, educators and community leaders to participate.
“MFG Day is one of the most highly anticipated events in our region — a program where students, educators and employers come together to make the manufacturing connection,” Lori Joint, MBA president and CEO, said. “We hope to not only educate participants about the cutting-edge innovation and technology that are happening in this exciting business sector but also the many career opportunities that are available in northwest Pennsylvania and beyond.”
During the event, the 2025 Patrick R. Locco Scholarship Awards will be presented. The awards recognize outstanding high school students who distinguish themselves in the pursuit of technical and academic excellence. The winning students from four area vocational and technical schools will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. The awards are named after late MBA Vice President Patrick Locco who was a fervent advocate of vocational education.
The event is hosted in conjunction with partners — the Northwest Pennsylvania National Tooling and Machining Association, Career Street, Harbor Creek School District, and Crawford County K-12 Career Education Alliance — and major sponsor AirBorn, along with dozens of other sponsor companies.