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“Explore the New Manufacturing” program gets kids interested in the growing industry

Experts say the manufacturing industry is growing: Companies are looking to fill tons of positions they have available. Now, a statewide organization is trying to get the youth interested.

West Virginia Manufacturers Association Education Fund hosted a manufacturing workshop for kids on the campus of West Virginia Northern at their Weirton location Friday. 

It’s all part of their program “Explore the New Manufacturing.”

https://www.wtrf.com/news/-explore-the-new-manufacturing-program-gets-kids-interested-in-the-growing-industry/1569132162/?fbclid=IwAR32owHPmnSFBjDb0DDBU4mkDCUy3MR9aGzk0aFSytvkezqcOQXFT4HCqxs

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