‘Manufacturing Day’ Gives Detroit Students Inside Look at Auto Production

October 2, 2025

LM Manufacturing in Southwest Detroit hosted its fourth annual Manufacturing Day, where over 200 students from six Detroit schools toured the facility and learned about career opportunities in manufacturing. During the event, students like 15-year-old Isaiah Clay were introduced to automotive manufacturing processes and expressed interest in future internships. Representatives from major companies including GM, Comerica Bank, and Henry Ford Health were present to connect with students and discuss career paths.

Who is affected

More than 200 students from six Detroit schools (Randolph CTC, César Chávez Academy High School, Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School, Southwestern High School, Renaissance High School, and Osborn High School)
Detroit youth seeking career opportunities in manufacturing and skilled trades
Local high school students planning their future careers
LM Manufacturing and its workforce development pipeline

What action is being taken

LM Manufacturing is hosting its fourth annual Manufacturing Day with facility tours and career exploration activities
The company is operating its Expose 2 Inspire program that partners with 18 Detroit schools
Representatives from major companies and institutions are connecting with students during the event
LM Manufacturing is offering job shadowing opportunities that can lead to internships and potential employment

Why it matters

The program introduces Detroit youth to potential high-wage careers in manufacturing they might not otherwise consider
It provides direct connections between students and potential employers in the automotive and manufacturing sectors
The initiative supports Detroit's economic development by building a local skilled workforce pipeline
As volunteer Zona Stewart noted, it offers students alternative career paths "instead of taking the wrong route straight out of high school"

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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