Caldwell County Commissioners issued a proclamation declaring October as Manufacturing Month at their September 24 regular meeting. 

Businesses that specialize in manufacturing items and materials for a variety of industries — several of which either located in or relocated to Caldwell County over the past decade — provide jobs for Caldwell County businesses and tax revenue that help fund local governments.

Rachel Sotelo, a career coach with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, works with schools in Caldwell County to help students write resumes, interview for jobs and learn about career paths. She said she would ramp up efforts in October to teach students about manufacturing job options in their county.

"I'm going to be coordinating with the school districts in the county to give students opportunities to tour various manufacturing facilities so that they know what is available to them," Sotelo said.