We will post on CareerForceMN social channels according to the schedule below. All posts will be made on Facebook, LinkedIn. Select posts will be made on Instagram and X. Please share these CareerForceMN posts on your social channels so we can reach more Minnesotans during Manufacturing Month!
Have your own social channels? Can you post on county or other social channels? Please use these Manufacturing Month graphics:
In addition to the posts outlined below, there will be additional CareerForceMN posts regarding Minnesota Manufacturing industry stats, new initiatives and other resources posted during October.
Have an event you want to highlight? Want to share photos from a successful Manufacturing Month event? Make sure to use #MNManufacturingMonth in your posts! And please tag CareerForce. Then we’ll be on the lookout to share those posts!
October 1
Thursday, October 1 - October is Manufacturing Month
- Post copy: Top 5 reasons to take another look at a career in manufacturing. Think you know all about manufacturing? It's time to take another look at this dynamic industry!
- Post links to: a CareerForce.MN.gov blog announcing Manufacturing Month with updated LMI and top 5 reasons to consider a career in manufacturing.
- Post sharing suggestion: Here's what we're doing in INSERT YOUR AREA AND BRIEF INFO ABOUT MANUFACTURING MONTH EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITY(IES)
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
October 2
- Post copy: Want to explore if a career in manufacturing might be right for you? Check out manufacturing tours, job fairs and other events around Minnesota throughout October.
- Post links to: 2026 Manufacturing Month Events | CareerForce
- Post sharing suggestion: learn more about local manufacturing employment opportunities INSERT INFO ABOUT LOCAL CAREER EXPLORATION OR HIRING EVENT
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
Week of October 5
Monday, October 5 - Manufacturing employment in Minnesota's regions
- Post copy: Manufacturing is a critically important industry throughout Minnesota - bringing $61 billion into the state economy in 2025, accounting for 11.5% of the state's GDP. Find out about Manufacturing employment opportunities, prospects for growth and more in your part of the state in articles from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development regional labor market analysts.
- Post links to: the CareerForce.MN.gov Manufacturing Month blog page, with articles about manufacturing employment throughout Minnesota
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
October 7
Employers: join us for Workforce Wednesday
- Post copy: TODAY at 11a Employers: join us for Workforce Wednesday to learn about developing successful career pathways through youth skills training and youth apprenticeships.
- Repost of September 16 Workforce Wednesday posts on CareerForceMN Facebook and LinkedIn
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
October 8
Thursday, October 8 - manufacturing training opportunities
- Post copy: “My life has changed for the better because of this training!” That’s what Gaege says about the Foundations of Welding certificate training he enrolled in last fall through Leading CareerForce Partner Career Solutions in St. Cloud. Thanks to that Drive for 5 funded training, Gaege is working in a field he loves for a company near his home.
- Post links to: a CareerForce.MN.gov blog about Gaege, who accessed Drive for 5 funded training to launch a career in manufacturing
- Post sharing suggestion: find out about training opportunities INSERT YOUR LOCAL TRAINING INFORMATION HERE
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
Week of October 12
Week of October 12 – Teen Career Exploration Opportunities in Manufacturing
- Social posts linking to these blog posts:
- Monday: Elk River Area Cool Jobs Tour of local manufacturers invites students, parents and community members to learn about high impact careers in their area
- Tuesday: Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Operation Exploration Camps help students explore manufacturing careers
- Wednesday: developing successful career pathways through work-based learning, youth apprenticeship and Youth Skills Training
- Thursday: Career Solutions CareerONE helps St. Cloud area teens explore manufacturing careers
- Post sharing suggestions: Please share social posts with information about how your area is encouraging students, job seekers, career changers and others to explore employment opportunities in manufacturing.
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
Week of October 19
Tuesday, October 20 - Earn While You Learn
- Post copy: Learn about opportunities to earn while you learn in manufacturing.
- Post links to: a CareerForce.MN.gov blog article.
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
October 22
Thursday, October 22 - Diversity in Manufacturing Initiative
- Post copy: Learn about efforts to help foster more welcoming manufacturing workplaces.
- Post links to: a CareerForce.MN.gov blog article about the Diversity in Manufacturing Initiative
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
Week of October 26
Monday, October 26 - funding opportunities for employers to upskill employees
- Post copy: Read how one Minnesota manufacturing company utilized state funding to help pay for training for their workers – and maintain their competitive edge. Learn about potential funding opportunities for on-the-job training for new and existing staff.
- Post links to: a CareerForce.MN.gov blog article featuring a Minnesota manufacturing employer and training resources.
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
Thursday, October 29 - Take Another Look at Manufacturing
- Post copy: Top 5 reasons to take another look at a career in manufacturing. Think you know all about Manufacturing? It's time to take another look at this dynamic industry!
- Post links to: CareerForce.MN.gov blog about manufacturing employment and career exploration resources in Minnesota.
- Use #MNManufacturingMonth
