TULSA,
Okla., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of National Manufacturing Month throughout October,
AAON was proud to open its doors to more than 250 students,
educators, and business leaders to continue the charge in
highlighting the high-tech careers, innovation, and opportunities
in the manufacturing industry. These experiences can help foster
business-to-business connections as well as inspire and strengthen
the local talent pipeline, creating long-term solutions to the
industry's skills gap and future workforce challenges.
- By 2030, manufacturers will need to fill more than 4 million
jobs
- More than half of those jobs could be left unfilled because of
two issues: a skills gap and misperceptions about modern
manufacturing
(Research: Manufacturing Institute and
Deloitte)
At AAON's Tulsa, Oklahoma
location, students and educators from area high schools, colleges,
and career-tech schools toured our facilities to learn about the
company's industry-leading products, manufacturing processes,
safety, and sustainability efforts. The tours were organized and
facilitated through AAON's Corporate Citizenship and Learning &
Development Departments and included visits to the Norman
Asbjornson Innovation Center (NAIC) research and development lab
and the Exploration Center, a net-zero sustainable building.
AAON's Longview, Texas location
was the first stop on the Longview Economic Development
Corporation's (LEDCO) Company Leader Big Techs Tour series.
Longview business leaders toured
industry-leading manufacturing facilities and learned more about
facility expansions, and diverse career opportunities.
"Manufacturing Month provides manufacturers with a platform
to highlight modern manufacturing. We aim to help community,
education, and business leaders discover the wide range of
opportunities within the industry and recognize that these
opportunities exist right in their communities,"
said Stephanie Regan, AAON Director
of Corporate Citizenship & Communications.
Manufacturing Month is also a special occasion every year
dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the hard work and
dedication of AAON team members across all our locations. This
month was filled with team appreciation events to celebrate and
build a sense of unity and pride within our organization.
"I express my heartfelt appreciation to each one of our team
members. Their dedication, hard work, and collaboration are the
driving force behind our growth and improvements. We have seen
remarkable progress across all locations, and it's inspiring to
witness the teamwork and commitment to excellence. This continuous
improvement is what makes our company stand out! Thank you to all
our team members for being an integral part of our journey,"
said Larry Honel, AAON Executive
Director of Global Operations.
ABOUT MANUFACTURING DAY/MONTH
MFG Day was first held in 2012 by the Fabricators &
Manufacturers Association, International. The Manufacturing
Institute, an education and workforce partner of the National
Association of Manufacturers, now organizes MFG Day. The month-long
initiative allows manufacturers to address skills gaps, connect
with future generations, take charge of the public image of
manufacturing, and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the industry.
More information on MFG Day is available at https://mfgday.com/
ABOUT AAON
Founded in 1988, AAON is a world leader in HVAC solutions for
commercial and industrial indoor environments. The Company's
industry-leading approach to designing and manufacturing highly
configurable equipment to meet exact needs creates a premier
ownership experience with greater efficiency, performance, and
long-term value. AAON is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where its world-class
innovation center and testing lab allow AAON engineers to
continuously push boundaries and advance the industry. For more
information, please visit www.aaon.com.
CONTACT:
Robyn Aydelott
Phone: 9183826558
Email: robyn.aydelott@aaon.com
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