Consider a career in manufacturing!

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There are many reasons to consider a career in Manufacturing – and October is the perfect time to explore your options because October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota! 

Manufacturing workers took home $25.7 billion in wages from Minnesota manufacturing jobs last year, making an average annual wage of just under $79,000, which is 10% higher than the state’s overall average private sector wage. There is a big demand for people to work in manufacturing positions in Minnesota, now and into the future – making it a strong career path choice. In fact, Minnesota expects more than 93,000 job openings for manufacturing production positions through 2032. 

Working in Manufacturing may be different than what you imagine. Manufacturing is important work in a safe, clean, high-tech environment. Some Manufacturing facilities are among the most state-of-the-art and sanitary environments you can find in a workplace. High-tech machinery and stringent workplace standards are designed to protect worker safety and well-being. Many Manufacturing jobs are on the cutting edge – utilizing robotics and automation, artificial intelligence and 3D printing in production of their products.  

No matter where you live in Minnesota, there are manufacturers near you who are hiring now. If you are looking for work in Manufacturing, chances are you can find your next employer right in your local area. Search Manufacturing jobs in Minnesota

People interested in exploring a career in manufacturing can find information about October’s Tour of Manufacturing career exploration events, manufacturing hiring events, fact sheets about working in manufacturing and many other resources at CareerForceMN.com/Manufacturing.  

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