Manufacturing Day 2026 Presented by Rockwell Automation

October 2, 2026

Join us for the sixth annual Manufacturing Day celebration at Great Lakes Science Center! Manufacturing Day brings together hundreds of students from schools across Northeast Ohio to explore future careers in advanced manufacturing.

Corporate volunteers will have the opportunity to inspire the next generation of the workforce through mentoring sessions, hands-on STEM activities, and a manufacturing career expo on the Science Center’s promenade. Industry sponsors, community partners and educators will work together to connect talented students with future career paths in a memorable day-long event.

More about the program:

Manufacturing Day is part of a nationwide initiative to showcase the present and future of the modern manufacturing industry in an effort to engage and inspire students to pursue careers in the field. The Science Center’s event brings together hundreds of students, educators and industry experts to build excitement about manufacturing and STEM learning.
Last year, more than 600 students visited Great Lakes Science Center for a day filled with hands-on STEM activities facilitated by more than 300 volunteers. We’re looking forward to welcoming schools back again in 2026.
The museum will be closed to the public on Manufacturing Day to focus on the organizations and schools participating in this event.

To learn more about this year’s event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dominic Matras at 216-696-3373 or MatrasD@glsc.org.

To inquire about registering your school, please contact our team at education@glsc.org.