\nMission Statement: \;Menomonee Falls\, Germantown &\; Sussex Chambers of Commerce bringing together Manufacturers and Students to raise awareness of the opportunities in the local manufacturing industry and the corresponding educational pathways.
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\nThis will be the 10th year for this two-day Expo where local students can talk with area business to learn more about careers in the manufacturing industry.
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\nManufacturers
\nWe are currently looking for Manufacturer Vendors to create displays helping students understand what manufacturing is and what a career would entail. Share your passion and get students engaged. We encourage hands-on activities. MCE Vendor Packet
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\nSponsors
\nWe are also in need of Sponsors. May be you are not able to participate as an exhibitor or your business is supported by manufacturing\, directly or indirectly. Your sponsorhsip will help assure the industry has the workforce to thrive and continue to be an important part of our local economy! MCE Sponsor Packet
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\nPost-Secondary Schools &\; Other Options
\nThere will be representatives from technical colleges and apprenticeship programs students can talk to regarding the pathway through high school and after to secure one of these careers. MCE Post Secondary School Packet
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\nScholarships
\nA portion of the proceeds from the MCE are dedicated to funding education scholarships. We support students seeking post-secondary education toward one of the many careers available in manufacturing and we have seen results. With your partnership we can continue to provide the opportunity to make that happen. So far almost $20\,000 has been awarded in scholarships from this event. MCE Scholarship Contribution
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\nHigh School field trips are welcome and we encourage home school as well as college students to attend on an individual basis. Ther is no admission fee. Talk to the men and women who are working these jobs and ask what they like or don'\;t like\, how they found their job\, what do they do every day\, etc... Talk to education representatives about what is available after high school. Learn what Employability SKills you will need to secure a job in any field after high school.
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\nEducators
\nThe expo is geared to a high school and undergraduate student. If you would like to bring a group to the expo\, please contact Lynn Grgich\, MCE Administrator at 262-255-1812 or executivedirector@germantownchamber.org We want to share information to help make the experience a valuable tool in creating student career pathways.\n

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