EmpowerHER Manufacturing Day

Dear High School Administrators,
 
We are excited to invite your 11th and 12th-grade female students to the upcoming EmpowerHER event, celebrating Manufacturing Month!
 
Event Details:

• Date: October 21, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (School arrival and check-in: 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM)
• Location: Trenholm State Community College – Patterson Site
• Included: Lunch will be provided for all participating students.

EmpowerHER offers students a unique opportunity to explore the many facets of Advanced Manufacturing. During the event, students will:

• Participate in hands-on skill demonstrations.
• Engage in round-table discussions with women leading in various manufacturing roles.
• Connect and network with leadership from prominent River Region companies, including ATN (Alabama Technology Network), Steris, Rheem, Bush Hog, AIDT, and more.

Registration Information:
Registration is now open! Please note that seats are limited, so we encourage you to register your school early.

• Registration Link: https://us2-elevate.elluciancloud.com/app/tscc/f?p=PV_ONLINE_REG:101:::::APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:118408494

 
We look forward to welcoming your students to campus and helping them explore exciting future opportunities in manufacturing!
 
Brief Agenda:
 

Time	Activity
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM	Arrival & Welcome Keynote
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Roundtable Discussions (3 x 20-minute mentor rotations)
10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon	Hands-On Demonstration & Station Rotations (Robotics, CAD, VR, Assembly)
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM	Closing Panel & Next Steps (Local college program options, internship info)
12:45 AM – 1:30 PM	Wrap-Up & Gift Bags, Lunch To Go