October is manufacturing month! There is a lot opportunity to visit or take tours in Minnesota to learn more about manufacturing the second largest economic driver in Minnesota.
The events are listed in chronological order.
These locations are offering tours all month long. Book a tour that is convenient for your schedule.
Minnesota Waterjet | Ramsey MN
to schedule contact: Marj Velishek | marjv@mnwaterjet.com
Design Ready Fabrication | Champlin, MN
to schedule contact: Averie Sandager | averie.sandager@designreadycontrols.com
Design Ready Controls | Brooklyn Park, MN
to schedule contact :Amanda Gregory | amanda.gregory@designreadycontrols.com
C-Axis | Hamel - Maple Plain, MN
Educators, counselors, and students interested in partnering with C-Axis are encouraged to connect with us to discuss internships, career opportunities, or facility tours. Contact Shannon | 📩 ShannonM@c-axis.com | or call 📞 763-401-1685
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Aggressive Hydraulics - Open House
October 8th 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 pm
Cedar, MN 55011
Join Aggressive Hydraulics in celebrating manufacturing month at our open house. Learn about our role as a leader in hydraulic cylinder
manufacturing and engineering, tour our Purpose-Builtâ„¢ facility, network with industry leaders, and learn about career options.
Food & refreshments provided.
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Ridgewater College - IGNITE your Future
October 9th, 2026
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Ridgewater College, Hutchinson Campus
2 Century Avenue SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350
IGNITE Your Future is an opportunity to explore a variety of careers. Students from more than a dozen area schools spend two hours exploring potential careers.
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Nano Day - University of Minnesota Nano Center
October 9th, 2026
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Physics and Nanotechnology Building
115 Union St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Celebrate innovation and research at the University Minnesota Nano Center and beyond. Learn how nanoscale research drives advances in technology, health, energy, computing and more.
2:00 – 2:30 pm — Welcome + Networking
2:30 – 3:00 pm — Live Demonstration from Physics
Force
3:00 – 4:00 pm — Minnesota Nano Center Tours
4:00 – 5:00 pm — Poster Session + Networking
More details about Nano Day
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Annual Chisago County Manufacturing Career Exploration Event
Tuesday, October 20, 20268:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Splitrocks Entertainment Center
Wyoming, MN
Format & Activities: Organized by the Chisago County HRA-EDA.
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- On-Site Business Tours: Students from broad regional districts are bussed directly to two different county manufacturing plants for behind-the-scenes, real-world operational tours.
- Expo & Panelists: Students convene at Splitrocks to interact with business tables, engage directly with local employers, and learn about technical skills and career pathways.
More details on Chisago County Manufacturing Career Exploration Event.
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Cool Jobs Tour
October 22nd, 2026
2:00 - 7:30 pm
Elk River, MN
Tour Schedule & Locations:
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Choose between (Sportech, J&J Machine, or CAD)
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Choose between (CDI, Heritage Millwork or Sportech)
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tour Metal Craft Machine & Engineering, along with a panel on careers & training in manufacturing along with a light meal.
More details Cool Jobs Tour.
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Air Corp Aviation Open House
November 5, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 pm
1180 Adams Ave.
Bemidji, MN
Join us an see our ongoing projects in the Restoration Facility, and ask questions of our staff. Share our excitement as we preserve the aircraft of WWII.
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