FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman
Corporation (NYSE: NOC) joined more than 1,500 manufacturers across
America last week to show the real face of modern manufacturing.
Plants and factories were opened to show young people, students,
parents and the general public how jobs in manufacturing can mean
great paychecks, fascinating careers and tremendous job
satisfaction.
Led by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with
public and private sector leaders across the country, Manufacturing
Day was held Friday, Oct. 3, to
highlight the contributions of manufacturers to the economic health
of the United States. At the same
time, with as many as 50,000 people expected to visit a factory or
plant, Manufacturing Day raised awareness of the high-skilled job
opportunities in manufacturing.
From Palmdale, California, and
Melbourne, Florida, to
Lake Charles, Louisiana and
Baltimore, Maryland, Northrop
Grumman welcomed speakers, elected officials, students and
neighbors to tour its factories. In nine different locations, the
company gave participants a close-up look at the manufacturing
processes that result in leading-edge satellites, aircraft and
electronics.
Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Bruce
Andrews visited Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems
facility in Linthicum, Maryland,
and toured its factory, met local students and elected officials,
and delivered comments on the importance of manufacturing to the
national economy and the nation's security.
During Manufacturing Day, Northrop Grumman touted the need for
more savvy professionals educated in science, technology,
engineering and math – the STEM fields – and encouraged elementary
schools, high schools, colleges and universities to take the steps
necessary to prepare young people for the technical careers of
today and tomorrow.
Northrop Grumman and other participating businesses nationwide
aimed to meet one of the core goals of Manufacturing Day: to get
more of the nation's youth interested and excited about a career in
modern manufacturing.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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