Rush County Manufacturing Day 2025

by Leslie Shaul News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Leslie Shaul, Workforce Director
Rush County Economic & Community Development Corporation
(765) 932-5921 | lshaul@rushecdc.org

Rush County Students to Explore Local Careers on Manufacturing Day

Rushville, Ind. – October 2, 2025 – Rush County High School students will step inside some of the community’s largest employers on Manufacturing Day, Thursday, October 2, to experience firsthand the careers and opportunities available in today’s advanced manufacturing industry.

This year’s tours include Trane, Corteva Agriscience, INTAT Precision, and Copeland, four leading employers in Rush County. Students will learn about career pathways, workplace expectations, and the wide range of jobs available in modern manufacturing.

“Our goal is to give students a behind-the-scenes look at the world-class employers we have right here in Rush County,” said Leslie Shaul, Workforce Director at Rush County ECDC. “These tours connect classroom learning with real career opportunities, helping students see how they can build their future locally.”

In addition to plant tours, students will meet directly with employer representatives, hear about wages, benefits, and advancement opportunities, and learn what skills are in demand.

Manufacturing Day is part of a nationwide effort to inspire the next generation of manufacturers and showcase the critical role the industry plays in local communities.

Schedule for October 2:

  • 8:30–9:45 a.m. – Trane
  • 10:00–11:15 a.m. – Corteva
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch at Rushville City Center
  • 12:30–1:45 p.m. – INTAT Precision
  • 2:00–2:45 p.m. – Copeland

This program is coordinated by the Rush County Economic & Community Development Corporation in partnership with Rush County Schools and participating employers.

For more information, contact Leslie Shaul at (765) 932-5921 or lshaul@rushecdc.org.