COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Proclamation October 2023 as Manufacturing Month
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DEPARTMENT:
Economic Development
SUMMARY:
October 6, 2023, has been designated as the National Manufacturing Day. The Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) will kick-off the month with “We Make It Here!” Day and continue with events throughout the month, as an effective way to expand knowledge about the value manufacturing brings to Volusia county’s economy and to showcase the high-skilled high paid jobs needed by the industry.
October 14, 2023, VMA will present the 4th Annual Robot Brawl at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, a collaboration of students and manufacturers building robots together to compete in a battle for supremacy; and
October 19, 2023, the CareerSource Flagler and Volusia, will host an interactive Career Showcase for local high school students at ERAU Mori Hosseini Student Union Event Center; and the Daytona State College Advanced Technology Center (ATC), will open its doors for the Manufacturers Career Poster Unveiling and FAME Open House Event.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
None at this time.