Technifex participates in National Manufacturing Day with College of the canyons

Every year across the United States, colleges, business and communities participate in a unique event called Manufacturing Day that highlights what modern manufacturing consists of so students, parents, and the public are have a deeper understanding of the opportunities available to them.

This year, College of the Canyons hosted Manufacturing Day on Thursday, October 6th. Ian Mac Vittie, SVP at Technifex, participated in a panel discussion for 240 attendees to talk about new technological trends, the great career opportunities in this industry, how young people can get involved and gain experience. The panel consisted of companies like Northrop Grumman, Woodward, Lief Labs, Bay Center, Universal Studios, Technifex, FANUC and Lincoln Electric, all from the Santa Clarita Valley regional area.

COC had multiple businesses and national partners participate in a panel discussion to talk about new technological trends, the great career opportunities in this industry, how young people can get involved and gain experience. After the panel discussion there was an interactive question and answer portion followed by a demo in the PAC lobby. During the demo attendees had opportunity to engage with panel members and see first-hand some of the new equipment that COC will be using in the Advanced Technology Center.