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The Grow Manufacturing Initiative is dedicated to inspiring STEM education and industry-relevant pathways for Northern California students. We believe that education is key to driving innovation so we create real-world experiences both inside and outside the classroom. We do this by a mix of classroom presentations, events, job shadowing opportunities, and manufacturing plant tours.
GMI organizes and attends a multitude of school events around the North State. These include our own annual Grow Manufacturing Expo, various job fairs, mini Maker Faires, and presentations. These facility tours and events provide valuable exposure to the job floor and is second only to real-world experience from the job itself!
We work with our members and local educators to coordinate in-depth tours of many of our member plants and in-class industry presentations, email smarquez@ncen.org for scheduling and more information.
The Grow Manufacturing Initiative is a proud member of California’s Manufacturing Network. The Network was formed and is managed by CMTC, to efficiently serve manufacturers statewide. As a member of California’s Manufacturing Network, the Grow Manufacturing Initiative delivers technical assistance services and resources which address the regional challenges driven by the diverse manufacturing community. California’s Manufacturing Network is a collaboration of more than 20 organizations throughout the state, serving more than 2,000 companies annually, and adding significant economic impact for manufacturers and the public good of the State of California.
