Cerritos College Celebrates a Decade of Inspiring Future Talent in Manufacturing
Cerritos College hosted the annual National Manufacturing Day on October 3. What started
as a small outreach event in 2014 has transformed into a significant celebration of
the trades, attracting nearly 1,300 students this year. Thanks to Cerritos College’s
faculty and the Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technology Linked Learning (AMETLL)
Consortium, supported by a $2.98 million California Career Pathways Trust grant, the
event has greatly broadened its impact.
Initially serving 150 local high school students, this event has become a key opportunity for students to explore careers in manufacturing. "We are incredibly proud of what we've achieved over the last 10 years," said Nick Real, instructional dean at Cerritos College. "Direct exposure to the industry is vital for students."
Cerritos College’s Manufacturing Day celebration showcases its commitment to the manufacturing industry and developing future talent. The college continues to strengthen education and industry collaborations, offering pathways to high-wage, high-skill jobs.
The event was featured on Univision's 6 p.m. news show Noticias. Watch the video (the Cerritos College segment starts around 13:20)
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