Emmy-nominated actor and entrepreneur John Ratzenberger of Cheers and John Ratzenberger’s Made in America television series fame will be the keynote speaker at the free Opening Ceremony for ManufactureNJ Week on Sept. 29, 2014, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Campus Center Atrium at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).
John Ratzenberger’s Made in America, an original series broadcast on cable television’s Travel Channel, follows Ratzenberger as he treks across the country in a camper to learn the inner workings of American manufacturing companies including Fender Electric Guitars and the Wilson football factory. Ratzenberger is a senior fellow with Center for America, which focuses on social justice with an emphasis on employment. As a National Manufacturing Spokesperson he has had the opportunity to speak to citizens around the country about the importance of manufacturing. To register for the event, contact Raymond Vaccari.
Gale Tenen Spak, Ph.D., Associate Vice President Continuing and Distance Education and Ray Vaccari, Director of the ManufactureNJ Talent Network, both at NJIT, encourage all to attend. “You don’t want to miss what is surely to be a fascinating presentation on a new educational initiative uniquely designed to provide the labor force with the proper skill sets and innovative mind sets to assure the strength of this vital economic sector.”
The Opening Ceremony on Sept. 29 will also feature a free screening of American Made Movie, a documentary that illustrates the positive impact of domestic manufacturing jobs on national and local economies in the face of great challenges. The screening will take place at 12:45 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom.
On Friday, Oct. 3, ManufactureNJ Week will culminate with a celebration of National Manufacturing Day. The day’s events are designed to introduce as many people as possible to the important role played by manufacturing both in local communities and for the nation. The event, which will take place at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ, will feature networking opportunities, keynote speeches and panel discussions on topics including workforce development, recruiting and retention, innovation and growth and supply chain and logistics. The Inaugural Manufacturing Awards to honor New Jersey manufacturers in a variety of categories will also be held.
Full article: NJIT to Host Third Annual ManufactureNJ Week, Sept. 29-Oct. 3: Emmy-Nominated Actor and National Manufacturing Spokesperson John Ratzenberger to Keynote Opening Ceremony
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