Manufacturing Month 2026

Florida Manufacturing Month: October 2026

Florida Manufacturing Month launches on National Manufacturing Day, Friday, October 2, 2026 — an initiative designed to inspire the next generation of students to consider a career in manufacturing.

Three Core Priorities

• Transform perceptions of manufacturing as an advanced, high-tech sector
• Re-establish U.S. leadership in manufacturing education
• Support workforce development policies

"Help manufacturers build a steady pipeline of qualified and diversified manufacturing talent to help build and support local economies for decades to come."

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Guides & Resources

• FLATE's Best Practice Guide for Industry Tours
• Adopt-A-School Guide PDF
• Educator Resources
• Host Resources
• Year-Round Outreach Resources PDF

Promotional Materials

• Florida MFG Month Logo PNG
• FLATE Manufacturing Student PPT (Customizable) PPTX
• Careers in Manufacturing Flyer PDF
• MFG Month Student Presentation PPTX

'Get Ready for MFG Month' Webinar

Recorded Thursday, August 27, 2026 — this webinar walks hosts through step-by-step planning guidance for student events during Manufacturing Month.

Watch On-Demand

More Tools & Virtual Tours

• MFG Day Webinars
• MFG Day Host Toolkit
• Creators Wanted
• Virtual Industry Tours (YouTube)
• InSPIRE–CPALMS Virtual Tours
• SAMA Virtual Plant Tours

Share your story: #MFGDay26   #FLMFGMonth26   #MEPNationalNetwork

Have questions or want help planning an event? Contact events@flate.org.

After your event, help us measure impact and improve future tours with the post-event surveys for students, educators, parents, and industry hosts.

Florida Manufacturing Month is coordinated by FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center), part of the FloridaMakes network. Learn more at madeinflorida.org.