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ÃÛÌÒAPP partnered with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to host Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), giving high school students an inside look at the world of modern manufacturing. Held annually across the country, MFG Day showcases the advanced technologies driving today’s manufacturing industry and the diverse career opportunities it offers. 

The event took place at ÃÛÌÒAPP’s Science and Technology building, allowing students to explore cutting-edge manufacturing technologies through hands-on activities, workshops, and demonstrations. Activities included cybersecurity, semiconductor manufacturing, CNC machining, and instrumentation, motivating volunteers to engage with the students. Students also had dedicated time to visit with representatives from various industries, further enhancing their understanding of the field.

“ÃÛÌÒAPP offers great hands-on activities for the students,” TMAC Director of Business Operations Monica Cortez said. “They also have a wonderful engineering program and fantastic faculty. The university is strategically located in the southeast Texas, where workforce demand is very high. You can see the growth at companies in areas like Port Arthur, where the workforce is extremely needed. Lamar prepares students and gets them excited about manufacturing, and today’s event is a perfect example of that.”

TMAC, known for providing hands-on business management and technology solutions, played a key role in the event, offering students insights into the operations and strategies driving modern manufacturing businesses. From robotics to welding, bioengineering to data analysis, the event emphasized that everyone can find a place in the