Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing
Manufacturing Week and Manufacturing Month in Central Minnesota
Enjoy Our NEW Tour of Manufacturing Publication!
The Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing Magazine is live! Thank you to all of our tour hosts and sponsors featured in the magazine!
The 2026 virtual magazine highlights all the in-person and private tours scheduled in October and throughout the year.
This magazine is shared with local schools and communities to encourage parents, students, teachers, nonprofits, and job seekers to understand the career pathways available to them in manufacturing.
Click HERE to view the October 2026 Issue
How can I participate in Manufacturing Month?
- Educators - Sign your school up for a Tour of Manufacturing and connect your students with real-world career opportunities through engaging in-person or virtual experiences. Local manufacturers are ready to support your classrooms with tours, career presentations, robotics sponsorships, and scholarship pathways that lead students from exploration to employment.
Tour sign-up information
- Jobseekers -The 2026 Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing Magazine is now live! Explore manufacturing throughout Central Minnesota and discover the companies, careers, and opportunities available right in our region. The magazine features local manufacturers, in-person and private facility tours, career pathways, and information for students, parents, educators, job seekers, and community members. Whether you’re looking for your next career, exploring opportunities for a student, or simply want to see what’s made in Central Minnesota, the Tour of Manufacturing Magazine is your guide to experiencing local manufacturing firsthand.
Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing - October 2026
CMMA goals for Manufacturing Month are to educate potential employees about careers in manufacturing, tour local manufacturing facilities, assist manufacturers, and increase the value of CMMA.
Educator's Tour Toolkit Manufacturer's Tour Toolkit
Educational Council
- The NEW CMMA Educational Council will organize and schedule your tours with participating manufacturers.
- Schools can reach out to local manufacturers to request swag or materials to do manufacturing projects in their classrooms; and help students understand the successful career pathways available in manufacturing.
- Bussing Grant information to assist with expenses will be available to schools who tour manufacturers that participate in the CMMA Tour of Manufacturing Magazine.
For more information, email us.
