During Manufacturing (MFG) Week, companies and schools across the country are encouraged to open their doors to students, educators, parents, caregivers, and community leaders. During MFG Week, manufacturers to come together to build excitement about modern manufacturing careers and how they can help our community and future workforce (that's you) thrive.
LEDA and Lafayette Parish School System have worked with local manufacturers to schedule company presentations and tours to inspire students to consider a career in Manufacturing.
Businesses in the Lafayette MSA employ over 20,000 employees in manufacturing with continued growth and expansion.
As of March 2024, there are over 570,000 reported manufacturing job openings across the U.S. This shows the demand and need for manufacturing workforce.
Manufacturing can offer a competitive salary with the average worker making $98,846 in Louisiana.
ASH Industries
Blueline Manufacturing
Coastal Machine and Supply
Digital Machining Systems
Expro
Flowers Baking Company
International Paper
Leading Edge Manufacturing
Noble Plastics
SafeSource Direct
Samson Rope
SSI Millworks & Fence
Stuller
Tides Medical