SRMA announces locations for Florida Manufacturing Career Day

FORT MYERS, Fla. - April 17, 2015 - PRLog -- Manufacturers will put on their “hiring hats” to meet potential employees at three Southwest Florida locations during Florida Manufacturing Career Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at CareerSource locations in Fort Myers, Immokalee and Naples. No pre-registration is required for job seekers at this free event, which will feature various manufacturing companies including StormSmart, Mermaid Manufacturing, Pelican Wire, Arthrex, Algenol and US Sugar. Representatives from local learning institutions will also be on hand to highlight educational opportunities and career paths in manufacturing.

The Southwest Florida Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) will have a table of its own at the Naples CareerSource location, 3050 Horseshoe Drive N., Suite 110, Bldg. A, as a resource to manufacturers, job seekers, students, educational institutions, career development networks and economic development authorities. CareerSource in Fort Myers is located at 4150 Ford Street Ext. The Immokalee office is at 750 South 5th Street.

These three job fairs are planned as part of a statewide event held in partnership with regional manufacturing associations, the Manufacturing Association of Florida, the MAF Center for

Advanced Manufacturing Excellence, the Florida TRADE Consortium, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the CareerSource Florida Network.

Manufacturing is growing in Southwest Florida, and SRMA is building a strong foundation in which to support its membership by providing education, resources, marketing, promotions, networking, grants, scholarships, internships, training and an annual Made in Southwest Florida Faire. Find out how to become a member of this dynamic organization that represents almost 4,000 employees locally. SRMA provides valuable contacts for networking and promotes an environment for industry growth. SRMA can help your business with expert advice through seminars and forums on topics such as Best Practices and Lean Manufacturing. SRMA also offers assistance with training employees, educating future employees and influencing legislation and regulation.

For more information about Florida Manufacturing Career Day or SRMA contact Max Dean at max@srma.net or (239) 313-3060 (tel:%28239%29%20313-3060).

About the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association

The purpose and objective of the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association is to bring together manufacturers to encourage the economic development of Southwest Florida through manufacturing, and to act as a forum for the expression and exchange of ideas and information among its members. The SRMA provides the platform to promote the general welfare of our members in relation to economic, civic, and educational challenges. We encourage the cooperative interchange of information and assistance in all matters of mutual interest, fostering social relationships and community involvement among our membership. Learn more at srma.net.