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Jackson County Manufacturing Trade Show

September 24, 2025 @ 8:00 am - September 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

September 24, 2025 (Wednesday)

Set-up: 12 PM – 3 PM
Vendors set up exhibits and booths for the tradeshow.
Attendees: Vendors and exhibitors only

Networking Mixer: 3 PM – 5 PM (Cash Bar)
An opportunity for vendors to meet, exchange ideas, and form potential business relationships before the public event.

Attendees: Vendors and exhibitors only

September 25, 2025 (Thursday)

Main Event – Open to the Public
Time: 10 AM – 7 PM

Who Should Attend:
Manufacturers (bring marketing employees or those most knowledgeable about your company), Jackson community members, business leaders, potential customers, suppliers, and public attendees curious about local manufacturing.

Exhibit Hall:
Explore local manufacturers’ exhibits showcasing products and services.

Attendees: Public, manufacturers, business representatives

September 26, 2025 (Friday)

Student Showcase for 11th and 12th Graders of Michigan
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Who Should Attend:
Marketing employees or those knowledgeable about your company, as well as HR representatives for potential talent recruitment.

Attendees: High school students, educators, career counselors

Student-Focused Exhibits:
Interactive booths for students to learn about different manufacturing processes and career opportunities.

Networking with HR Representatives:
Students will have the chance to meet with HR professionals from local manufacturers to discuss internships, apprenticeships, and career pathways. If the students have a resume, tell them to bring it! Employers at the tradeshow get excited when students bring resumes, and it’s a great chance to stand out and start networking.

Tradeshow Highlights

Breakout Sessions for Vendors (Location: Tremaine Room)

Workforce Development in Manufacturing
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Automation & Robotics
Time: 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Best Practices in Supply Chain Management
Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Sustainability/Green Energy in Manufacturing
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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For more than two decades, JAMA has been committed to strengthening our region’s manufacturing workforce – not just for today’s open positions, but for the careers and companies that will shape tomorrow. Through industry-driven training, apprenticeships and hands-on learning, we help students, job seekers and incumbent workers build real, in-demand skills that translate directly to opportunity on the shop floor and beyond.

From early exposure to STEM and hands-on manufacturing experiences to advanced technical training and registered apprenticeships, JAMA connects curiosity with clear career pathways. Manufacturers gain access to a growing pool of prepared, work-ready talent, while learners of all ages see a practical way to build a future in modern manufacturing without leaving the community they call home.

JAMA proudly partners with the Shop Rat Foundation and other community organizations to support youth programming and early career exploration, recognizing that a strong workforce starts with a strong pipeline. By aligning education, industry and community partners, these collaborations help ensure south-central Michigan remains competitive, innovative and ready for what’s next.

What do members say about JAMA?

“I think the training went extremely well overall, and I am very grateful to all of you at JAMA who flexed your system to deliver on site training.  Feedback from the trainees is that Cory is an excellent teacher.  We all understand that you cannot learn everything you will ever need to know in a five week period, but what we have done is achieve a huge step forward in plant safety.”

Ben Simmons, Highland Plastics

“The business community and the education community are co-dependent on each other. We have an obligation to work together to create a strong and vital place to live and work. JAMA and the Academy for Manufacturing Careers are great partners with the ISD.”

Kevin Oxley, Superintendent at Jackson County Intermediate School District

“The Academy was exactly what I needed to start my college education. It was by far less intimidating than the traditional colleges and much more focused on the student’s specialized needs.”

Joe Lienhart, Former JACC Precision Machining instructor

“JAMA has been my “Go-to” resource for advanced workforce training and development. Their detailed courses and state of the art facility has made a significant impact on the growth of my employees and business.”

Josh Clark, Owner of Angling Ai
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