MARYSVILLE, OH—Honda Motor Co. recently opened its doors for more than 1,700 students at 11 U.S. production facilities. It was part of an effort to build interest in manufacturing and promote career opportunities.
Students and teachers had an opportunity to meet Honda employees and participate in hands-on activities such as building a model car on a simulated assembly line, virtual welding and a vehicle painting simulation. The events took place at the automaker’s factories in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio and South Carolina.
“Honda has a proud tradition of celebrating Manufacturing Day (the first Friday in October), and associates love to share their passion for creating things by providing students with an up-close look at modern manufacturing,” says Meredith Reffey, workforce partnerships leader at American Honda Motor Co. “We take Manufacturing Day very seriously, because it offers a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation to explore careers….”
Students toured the facilities to learn how technology, automation and teamwork are harnessed to build engines, transmissions and vehicles. Each participating Honda plant featured immersive experiences for students that were unique to their locations and the products they build.
For instance, at the automaker’s transmission plant in Tallapoosa, GA, visitors had an opportunity to try their hand at securing a bolt and interacting with a robot.
