Manufest and More 2019 drew a record crowd to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks earlier this month.  More than 1,200 students from 26 schools throughout Montgomery County were given the opportunity to experience product demonstrations, interactive activities and hands-on STEM-related activities by more than 70 regional manufacuting and building trades.

“This event absolutely exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t have asked for more,” Jennifer Butler, executive director of MontcoWorks, told the Montgomery County Commissioners n Thursday, writes Donna Rovins in The Times Herald.

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Butler said that in previous years the event attracted about 200 students and 40 exhibitors. Several changes were made this year to the annual one-day ManuFest event — changes that contributed to the higher level of participation. One simple change could have a made a huge difference — the event was held during the week, rather than on a Saturday.

ManuFest helps students explore their potential future in manufacturing and construction related fields — both in demand career pathways in the county.

“Our employers across the county say that while they are making sure they are in a position to sustain their workforce, they also need to think about growing their future workforce,” Butler added.

Information was available at ManuFest about high paying jobs available in manufacturing and construction trades and the skills needed to obtain them.

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