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Ashley Hosts Middle School Students at Wisconsin, N.C. Plants
October 23,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry 
Ashley Furniture hosted more than 400 middle school students at its Arcadia, Wisc., and Advance, N.C., factories earlier this month as part of National Manufacturing Day, an event aimed at encouraging students to consider manufacturing work as a career.
The Arcadia facility hosted more than 200 sixth and seventh grade students from the Whitehall and Arcadia School Districts. The students toured the facility and participated in a manufacturing-based activity to learn about team work, communication and the workflow of an assembly line.
Ashley’s Founder and Chairman Ron Wanek spoke about the economic impact manufacturing has on the local and national economy. In addition, Wanek spoke on the need for engineering and technology skills to support the future of advanced manufacturing.
The Advance facility welcomed 200 eighth grade students from Davie County School District for a tour of case goods, upholstery and mattress manufacturing areas. Following the tours, students also heard a message from Wanek, as well as North Carolina State Representative Julia Howard and Terry Bralley, president of Davie County Economic Development Commission.
All Ashley presenters focused on inspiring students about manufacturing by showcasing their work areas, educational background, and the variety of opportunities Ashley Furniture has to offer.