WHAT: 2017 SUNY Poly Manufacturing Day Expo WHERE: SUNY Polytechnic Institute Wildcat Field House 100 Seymour Road Utica, New York WHEN: Friday, October 6, 2017 – 9 a.m. to Noon
As part of SUNY Poly’s Manufacturing Day Expo—which is free and open to the public—SUNY Poly will host manufacturers, businesses, and educators, as well as community members and students who are interested in manufacturing careers on Friday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to noon inside the Utica campus’ Wildcat Field House. Manufacturers from across New York State will showcase their products and technologies amongst 60+ interactive exhibits, as well as discuss workforce needs and opportunities with students, the unemployed, underemployed, and veterans.
Recently ranked #6 by U.S. News and World Report among Best Colleges for Veterans in Regional Universities (North), SUNY Poly made a concerted effort to attract service members from Fort Drum to the event, ahead of their eventual transition out of military service. Additionally, middle and high school students from more than 25 school districts will learn about the importance of STEM studies in preparing for manufacturing careers.
The American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics) will also have an information booth where they will highlight the industry-driven public-private partnership that focuses the nation’s premier capabilities and expertise to strengthen U.S. leadership in photonics. Expo attendees will be able to learn more about the opportunities that AIM Photonics and the growing integrated photonics industry afford, both in New York State—and across the nation.
The Manufacturing Day Expo will provide great video and photo opportunities. Reporters/photographers wishing to cover the event should park outside the Wildcat Field House.
