CFCC to host Manufacturing Day Expo featuring more than 35 local employers

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is inviting students, job seekers and community members to explore careers in manufacturing during its annual Manufacturing Day Expo later this month.

The free event will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon in the NB building at CFCC’s North Campus, located at 4500 Blue Clay Road in Wilmington.

More than 35 local employers are expected to participate, giving attendees an opportunity to learn about available careers, meet industry representatives and explore the training needed to enter the manufacturing workforce.

Local employers and career opportunities

Participating employers will represent a variety of manufacturing industries across southeastern North Carolina.

Some of the companies scheduled to attend include:

• Corning
• GE
• Protocase
• Wilmington Grill
• Flow Sciences

The expo will allow attendees to connect directly with employers and learn about career opportunities in the region.

“Manufacturing continues to grow in southeastern North Carolina, and CFCC is committed to preparing the skilled workforce our local employers need,” said Jim Morton, CFCC president. “This expo is a great opportunity for students and job seekers to explore rewarding, high-paying careers, meet local employers, and see firsthand the opportunities available right here in our community.”

CFCC to showcase manufacturing programs

In addition to meeting employers, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about several CFCC programs designed to prepare students for manufacturing careers.

Programs featured at the expo will include computer integrated machining, electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear technology and welding.

CFCC was also recently recognized by the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation for its engagement with manufacturing employers.

Event details

The Manufacturing Day Expo is free and open to the public, with high school students and job seekers especially encouraged to attend.

Event information:

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m. to noon
• Location: CFCC North Campus, NB building
• Address: 4500 Blue Clay Road, Wilmington
• Admission: Free

Additional information about CFCC’s manufacturing programs and training opportunities is available at www.cfcc.edu.