ROCKY HILL, Conn., October 30, 2024 /CSRwire/ - Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, such as Dial® soap, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, will promote careers in manufacturing with high school students in recognition of Manufacturing Day, held annually on the first Friday in October. Henkel facilities will continue to hold events throughout the month, designed to highlight the careers available in the manufacturing industry and empower the next generation of talent.

Employees from Henkel’s facilities in Delaware, OH; Richmond, MO; and Salisbury, NC will host in-person events throughout the month of October with local high school students, sponsored by the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Students will learn about Henkel’s innovative technologies, production processes and career opportunities through guided site tours and discussions with site leaders.

As a new activation for Manufacturing Day 2024, Henkel’s Mentor, OH facility will also attend a local high-school career fair, bringing Henkel’s innovations in production, sustainability accomplishments, and focus on a culture of belonging to a wider range of students in the area.

Henkel’s Manufacturing Day events are just one aspect of the company’s commitment to education and continued investment in opportunities that provide students of all ages access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) resources and STEM-related career information.

“I am proud of Henkel’s long legacy of introducing young people to the dynamic world of manufacturing and other STEM-related careers.” said Pernille Lind Olsen, President, Henkel North America. “I am also honored to now serve on the Board of Directors at the National Association of Manufacturers and assist in creating awareness about the wide range of opportunities within manufacturing and inspire the next generation through cross-industry events like Manufacturing Day. We need this to future-proof operations across the industry. Henkel looks forward to hosting and engaging students across the region to reinforce the rewarding careers that manufacturing has to offer.”

“Since 2012, Manufacturing Day has helped students discover financially rewarding job opportunities. Over the next decade, manufacturers will need to fill 3.8 million high-skill, high-tech and high-paying jobs, and Manufacturing Day is our chance to build excitement and bring the possibilities and rewards of a career in modern manufacturing to more students and people nationwide each year,” said Carolyn Lee, President and Executive Director of the Manufacturing Institute. “We thank Henkel for their steadfast support in educating the future workforce through Manufacturing Day and other programs.”

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About Henkel in North America
Henkel’s portfolio of well-known brands in North America includes Dial® soaps, Persil® and all® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Schwarzkopf® hair care, as well as Loctite®, OSI®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales close to 6.6 billion US dollars (6 billion euros) in 2023, North America accounts for 28 percent of the company’s global sales. Henkel employs around 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit http://www.henkel-northamerica.com and on X (Twitter) @Henkel_NA.

About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2023, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.5 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.6 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 48,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com.

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