Emergent BioSolutions Sponsoring MFG Day 2021, Inspiring New Generation of Manufacturing Talent
Advancing Mission of Nationwide “Creators Wanted” Workforce Campaign, MFG Day Highlights Modern Manufacturing Careers for Students, Parents, Teachers and Leaders
Washington, D.C. – The Manufacturing Institute (MI) announced Emergent BioSolutions as an Ally Sponsor of MFG Day 2021. Launched annually on the first Friday in October and continuing throughout the month, MFG Day includes focused events to promote manufacturing to students, parents and educators. Manufacturers will open their doors—in-person or virtually—to offer a first-hand look at the career possibilities in modern manufacturing. An initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, MFG Day also advances the mission of Creators Wanted, the industry’s year-round effort to build the workforce of the future.
“Without question the manufacturing industry’s biggest long-term challenge is the skills gap. We have more than 800,000 open jobs in manufacturing, and we will need to fill 4 million positions by the end of the decade, according to research from the MI and Deloitte,” said MI Executive Director Carolyn Lee. “Closing that skills gap requires us to inspire, educate and empower the next generation of manufacturing workers—and that’s where Creators Wanted and MFG Day come in. Companies that participate in MFG Day and Creators Wanted are taking strong, tangible steps toward strengthening their workforce and closing the skills gap. And our outstanding sponsors are going the extra mile for our industry.”
“For more than 20 years, the manufacturing of vital vaccines, therapeutics and medical countermeasures have been at the center of all that we do at Emergent,” said Dino Muzzin, Emergent’s senior vice president, manufacturing operations. “Manufacturing matters to our nation’s economic growth and development, as it cultivates a talented and diverse workforce, drives industry-leading innovation, and inspires continued collaboration across sectors. We are proud to be a sponsor of Manufacturing Day in partnership with the Manufacturing Institute to amplify the importance of this practice within healthcare and life sciences.”
MFG Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors—in-person or virtually—to students, parents, teachers and community leaders. MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive. MFG Day is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute and was originally founded by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International.
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The MI grows and supports the manufacturing industry’s skilled workers for the advancement of modern manufacturing. The MI’s diverse initiatives support all workers in America, including women, veterans and students, through skills training programs, community building and the advancement of their career in manufacturing. As the workforce development and education partner of the NAM, the MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with resources necessary to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. For more information on the MI, please visit www.themanufacturinginstitute.org.
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Emergent BioSolutions is a global life sciences company whose mission is to protect and enhance life. Through Emergent’s specialty products and contract development and manufacturing services, Emergent is dedicated to providing solutions that address public health threats. Through social responsibility, Emergent aims to build healthier and safer communities. Emergent aspires to deliver peace of mind to its patients and customers so they can focus on what’s most important in their lives. In working together, Emergent envisions protecting or enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030. For additional information, visit Emergent’s website and follow Emergent on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Visit emergentbiosolutions.com/manufacturing-matters to learn about the company’s Manufacturing Day educational efforts, career opportunities and more.