Manufacturing Day

Celebrate Manufacturing Day at Johnston Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility in Four Oaks and explore hands-on programs that can lead to exciting, in-demand careers.

This free event is open to the public and gives prospective students, families, and community members the opportunity to tour the facility, meet instructors, explore training spaces, and learn about career pathways available right here at JCC.

Explore programs including:

• Applied and Mechanical Engineering
• Machining
• Welding
• HVAC
• Diesel Mechanics
• Truck Driver Training

Local employers and industry partners are also expected to join us, giving you a firsthand look at career opportunities in our region. Meet the employers who regularly connect with JCC students, learn about the jobs available after graduation, and hear what companies are looking for in future employees.

Not sure where to start? JCC representatives will be available to help you take the next step. Connect with Admissions, Career & College Promise (CCP), Academic Advising, Financial Aid, and other student resources throughout the event.

During Manufacturing Day, you can:

• Tour the Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility
• Explore hands-on labs and training spaces
• Meet faculty and learn about JCC programs
• Connect with local employers and explore career opportunities
• Get help with enrollment, financial aid, and next steps
• Enter to win door prizes
• Snap a photo with Jagger the Jaguar
• Grab a bite from local food trucks, with food available for purchase

Whether you’re a high school student planning what comes next, an adult considering a new career, a parent helping your student explore their options, or simply curious about opportunities at JCC, Manufacturing Day is your chance to see where education and industry come together.

Come explore the programs, meet the people behind the industries, and discover how JCC can help turn your interests into a career.