Why Did You Choose a Career in Manufacturing? (Take our one-question survey)

Oct. 11, 2023

Did a teacher pique your interest, or a plant visit? Or maybe something else entirely?

Some may call it "spooky season," but for us at IndustryWeek, October is Manufacturing Month, a time when companies pay special attention to their outreach with plant tours, school visits and hands-on activities. We want to hear what attracted you to manufacturing, and your age when you chose your career. We may use your answers in an upcoming story.

About the Author

Laura Putre | Senior Editor, IndustryWeek

As senior editor, Laura Putre works with IndustryWeek's editorial contributors and reports on leadership and the automotive industry as they relate to manufacturing. She joined IndustryWeek in 2015 as a staff writer covering workforce issues.

Prior to IndustryWeek, Laura reported on the healthcare industry and covered local news. She was the editor of the Chicago Journal and a staff writer for Cleveland Scene. Her national bylines include The Guardian, Slate, Pacific-Standard and The Root.

Laura was a National Press Foundation fellow in 2022.

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