National Manufacturing Day 2026 – Showcase Your Business and Inspire Future Talent

Showcase Your Business and Inspire Future Talent

DWP is pleased to support Make UK’s National Manufacturing Day 2026, taking place on Thursday 24 September 2026. Manufacturers across the UK will once again open their doors to local communities, schools, colleges and jobseekers to showcase the exciting opportunities available within the sector.

National Manufacturing Day is a great opportunity to:

• Showcase your business and products
• Engage with future talent and promote careers in manufacturing
• Highlight apprenticeships, skills and development opportunities
• Demonstrate the innovation and diversity of UK manufacturing

Whether you’re hosting a factory tour, careers event or open day, every activity helps raise awareness of the rewarding careers available in manufacturing.

Get involved today:

• Register as a host:
  https://www.makeuk.org/national-manufacturing-day/hosts#nmd-apply
• Access free event and promotional resources:
  https://www.makeuk.org/national-manufacturing-day/manufacturers-resources
• Learn more about National Manufacturing Day 2026:
  National Manufacturing Day

Let’s work together to inspire the next generation and celebrate the strength of UK manufacturing.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
On behalf of Make UK

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