Manufacturing Day is October 2 and Illinois will host many great events throughout the entire month. Following is a list of all INAM (Illinois Network for Advanced Manufacturing) related events:

John Wood Community College
Manufacturing Expo
Quincy, IL
September 25
12:00pm – 2:00pm
During the expo, participants will learn about the new technology used in the manufacturing industry through demonstrations and interactive displays. Robots, 3D printers, virtual welding, computer numeric control machines and state-of-the art industrial maintenance technology will be featured inside the JWCC Workforce Development Center.
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Prairie State College
Manufacturing Day Job Fair
Chicago Heights, IL
October 1
9:00am – 2:00pm
Prairie State College is celebrating Manufacturing Day on October 1, 2015 in the College’s Industrial Technology Wing. We will have a Job Fair from 9 am to 11am. Lab Tours, Machine Demonstrations and a Career Exploration Fair will begin at 11:30 am. We will have activities and local manufacturing companies available to explain their businesses.
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Richard J. Daley College
Advanced Manufacturing Open House
Chicago, IL
October 1
6:30pm
Richard J. Daley College of Advanced Manufacturing will host an open house at our AVI campus. The day will include shop tours, time on the virtual welder, live welding, machining and presentations for high school students, Daley College students, students in continuing education and anyone interested in a career in manufacturing.
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Danville Area Community College
Manufacturing Day
Danville, IL
October 2
The goal of Manufacturing & Technology Day at DACC is to provide interactive material and exhibits for 7th and 10th grade students to engage with while they are visiting the campus. DACC students and instructors work together to create interactive displays for middle and high school students. Local businesses are encouraged to attend and share information about their manufacturing process.
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Southwestern Illinois College
“Handmade to High Tech” Manufacturing Open House
Granite City, IL
October 2
8:00am – 1:00pm
This event will feature lab tours, demonstrations, hands-on virtual welding, and a visit to a local manufacturer.
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Triton College
Robotics Fair
River Grove, IL
October 2
9:00am – 2:00pm
Hands-on activities related to automation/robotics will be covered during your visit. You get to take home what you make!
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Joliet Junior College (with Three Rivers Manufacturer’s Association)
Manufacturing Day
Joliet, IL
October 6
The Three Rivers Manufacturers’ Association (TRMA) and Joliet Junior College are partnering for the second year to host 600 local high school students, educators and guests as part of their Manufacturing Day event. This event is about businesses and schools working together to focus on today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce.
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College of DuPage
4th Annual Northern Illinois Regional HTEC Technical Educators Conference
Glen Ellyn, IL
October 9
7:30am – 2:30pm
The trade show and breakout sessions showcase new products and services available to the entire manufacturing industry.
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Click here to see all MFG Day events taking place in Illinois.