Honda will hold five student events in October, Manufacturing Month, at plants in Alabama, Ohio and Indiana.
Honda said today that for the first time in two years, it will host high school students during in-person Manufacturing Day events at its plants. Honda is returning to in-person events after two years of virtual Manufacturing Day activities.
Students who attend in-person events will meet with Honda associates and participate in hands-on activities that highlight different manufacturing areas and career paths. Manufacturing Day was developed by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), to promote a positive perception of today’s manufacturing careers.
“We are excited to welcome students back to our Honda plants for Manufacturing Day, where they can experience modern manufacturing for themselves and see why manufacturing can be a cool career,” said Bob Schwyn, senior vice president at Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC. “Honda associates have been building products in America for over 40 years, and we’re committed to preparing the next generation for high-tech positions in the manufacturing industry.”
Honda will hold five events for students throughout October, which is Manufacturing Month, at its manufacturing plants in Alabama, Ohio and Indiana:
- 7: Lincoln, Ala. – Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant
- 28: Greensburg, Ind. – Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant
- 28: East Liberty, Ohio – Honda’s East Liberty Auto Plant
- 31: Anna, Ohio – Honda’s Anna Engine Plant and Ohio Transmission Plant
There will also be an event hosted by 99P Labs at The Ohio State University, with Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant, Auto Development Center, and Performance Manufacturing Center, on Oct. 21.
At Honda’s Manufacturing Day events, students will participate in hands-on activities, engage with Honda leadership, and learn about Honda manufacturing directly from the associates who build Honda products. Activities include:
- Torque-Tightening Race – Students will race against peers to see who can complete a torque-tightening process the fastest, while maintaining safety and quality.
- Design to the Floor – Students will learn from Honda product development experts how to design with manufacturing in mind, including what the next generation of creators need to consider when designing the vehicles of the future.
- Quality Inspection – Honda and Acura products are known for their high quality. Students will walk through an inspection with Honda associates to understand how Honda maintains these high standards.
- Mini-Wind Tunnel Experience – Students will explore a miniature working model of Honda’s wind tunnel and learn why certain assembly stages are critical to the aerodynamics of a vehicle.
