Plattsburgh, NY – November 10, 2026 – TDC, in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College and regional workforce and education partners, hosted North Country Manufacturing Day on Thursday, November 5. More than 200 eighth-grade students participated in the event, exploring local manufacturers, manufacturing technology, and career opportunities in the North Country.

Students from Beekmantown, Boquet Valley, Chateaugay, Keene, and Northeastern Clinton school districts participated in activities at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, including virtual reality welding, a Snap-on interactive activity, a facility tour, career exploration through virtual reality, and a hands-on STEM activity. Students also visited booths representing eight North Country manufacturers.

High school students from Beekmantown, Northeastern Clinton, Keene, Northern Adirondack, and CV-TEC's Automotive Technology program developed the booths, creating displays and activities to introduce younger students to local manufacturers. CV-TEC's Construction Trades students served as the "general contractors" for booth construction, creating items that included a ring toss game for the Rockit Motors booth.

Young professionals from the CV-TEC New Visions Applied Engineering program and SkillsUSA served as group leaders, guiding eighth-grade students through the facility for the day's activities.

Eighth-grade students voted for their favorite manufacturing booths. First place was awarded to the Northeastern Clinton students representing Jeffords Steel: Brienne Rabideau, Jacob Martin, George Chaney, Cobe Lafountain, Logan Dragoon, and Anna Racine. Each winning team member received a $500 scholarship to attend Clinton Community College, sponsored by the College Foundation. The team also received a trophy and a pizza party sponsored by TDC.

Second place went to Northeastern Clinton students representing Norsk Titanium and third place went to Beekmantown students representing Plattco. Both teams received certificates and pizza parties sponsored by TDC.

“North Country Manufacturing Day is a great example of what can happen when our regional schools, manufacturers, and workforce partners come together,” said Danielle King, President and CEO of TDC. “Students had the opportunity to learn about the companies that call our region home, experience modern manufacturing technologies, and see firsthand how the skills they are developing today can translate into meaningful careers. We're especially proud of the students who brought these manufacturing booths to life and the young professionals who helped make the day such a success.”

North Country Manufacturing Day was made possible through the collaboration of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College, Clinton Community College, Brilliant Pathways, the County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency, CITEC, CV-TEC, Ready4Real, ETS Staffing, the North Country Chamber of Commerce, North Country Workforce Development Board, NYS Department of Labor, and the Workforce Development Institute.

TDC extends its appreciation to all participating partners, manufacturers, schools, educators, and volunteers. Special thanks to Zuke's Corner Store & Deli for providing lunch and Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. for donating materials for the STEM activity.

TDC continues to foster an environment where businesses and industrial investment can thrive, creating jobs and supporting sustainable economic development in the North Country. For more information about TDC and its efforts to support local businesses, please visit www.tdcnny.com.

‍About TDC: TDC is a private not-for-profit company committed to helping businesses grow. Governed by a Board of Directors composed of business and community leaders from throughout Clinton County, TDC develops industrial parks, markets the region for new business, and works to retain and expand the local industry. In addition to leasing and maintaining premier industrial properties in Plattsburgh, NY, they work to connect businesses with resources, suppliers, staff, and financial incentives.