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Manufacturing Week

Immersing tomorrow's workforce in today's manufacturing

Greater Lafayette Commerce’s Manufacturing Week, held each October, transforms how K-12 students see modern manufacturing. With hands-on experiences for elementary students, immersive activities for middle schoolers, and high school facility tours, it sparks career interest while showcasing the industry’s regional impact. Open to all students across nine counties and 27 school districts, it’s shaping the future of manufacturing.

Manufacturing Discovery

Come join the fun for a half day workshop engaging grade school students in Manufacturing discovery activities.  Station activities include these groups:  LEAN activity, quality activity, supply chain activity, and a teamwork activity.

Manufacturing Expo

Join us as we explore careers in manufacturing!  Students in 6-8th grade are invited to the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds in Lafayette for the day.

Manufacturing Tours

Join us for Industry tours to 2-3 manufacturing facilities.  Tours will be offered in several locations.

Graphic "Workforce, We'built." Greater Lafayette's workforce is built to move at the speed your business does with trained pipelines, regional partnerships and a team that gets the right people in place before you need them. When you're ready to hire, the talent is already here. Contact Kara Webb Director Workforce Development 765.742.4044 kwebb@greaterlafayettecommerce.com

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