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First State Manufacturing hosts Cape textile students

October 22, 2018

As a part of its ongoing partnership with education and the community, First State Manufacturing hosted Cape Henlopen High School’s textile students as part of National Manufacturing Day celebrations.

Cape instructor Alayna Aiken said, “The tour of FSM is always exciting ... to see the inside workings of manufacturing is eye-opening. Year after year, the growth of FSM is evident, and the way the company organizes itself around different projects teaches us to be flexible to the needs of our customers. It’s also amazing that such an operation is so close to home and employs so many local people. But as the teacher, the direct impact on my students is priceless.”

The hands on-learning at FSM changes students’ self-concepts and provides them with a better understanding of what it means to have a hard work ethic. It also helps resolve any hesitation they may have to their own machines. FSM’s leadership provided student tours and shared about the possibilities in the field of manufacturing. Aiken said, “Hands down, it continues to be my favorite experience for my students, because it has the biggest impact.”

Aiken added, “A highlight to this year’s tour was how ready and prepared they were to support the needs for my student who is a little person. Without hesitation, they engineered the foot pedal with a homemade riser and lowered the table so that she could have the same experience as everyone else. Unsung heroes work at FSM!”

First State Manufacturing is an award-winning, nationally recognized small business and manufacturer with a footprint in government, transportation and municipalities, as well as commercial and residential markets. For more information, go to www.firststatemfg.com.

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