The 21 colleges involved with INAM all remain extremely active and connected with students, graduates, consortia members, state officials, employers and professionals within the manufacturing sector. The colleges and their association partners will regularly sponsor career-related activities. We will keep you informed on the latest news within the industry, and provide you with numerous networking opportunities. Please stay involved with INAM by adding a bookmark and visiting this page frequently. We will regularly post the latest news, activities and events that will keep you engaged and help you to move forward and upward on your career path.
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Triton College is opening a new Veterans Resource Center which will provide veterans with various academic, career, and community resources. The grand opening will take place on Sept 30. Grand Opening Sept 30 11am - 1pm Triton College Room J-236 Fine Arts Building 2000 5th Avenue River Grove, IL 60171 Click here for more information […]
On October 1, IMEC will host its Central Illinois Manufacturer's Round Table at CCK Automations, Inc. This event offers an excellent opportunity for Central Illinois area manufacturers to network, access resources, and discuss topics such as lean production design and product innovation. Oct 1 11:30am - 2:00pm CCK Automations 500 Capitol Way Jacksonville, IL 62650 […]
This Manufacturing Day, Oct 2, Triton College will host a robotics workshop. The event is open to youth interested in robots and mechatronics. Hand-on activities will involve interaction with the department's robot "Tweety" and a chance to build projects in the laboratory. Oct 2 9am - 2pm Triton Industrial Careers Building (T Building) 2000 5th […]
This October, Southwestern Illinois College will offer introductory welding classes in three weekend sessions. The program is called Welding for the Average Joe, and it is designed for those interested in welding, but not necessarily in a career-track certification. The school will follow up with a more advanced class in November. The advanced class, Welding […]
Waubonsee Community College will be hosting a series of roundtables to engage the community on the college's Vision 2050 Project. The project seeks to "anticipate, imagine and elevate the collective futures of both the college and the community." Oct 5 8:30am - 9:45am Aurora Campus Multipurpose Room 18 S. River Street Aurora, IL 60506 Oct 5 […]
On Oct 7, join American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) Chicago Chapter for an event focused on Careers in Advanced Manufacturing. The event will feature speakers, networking opportunities, and informational sessions on industry and education. To RSVP, contact Karen Norville at ambachicagochapter@comcast.net or 708-227-0373. Oct 7 6-8pm Medinah Banquets 550 N. Shriners Drive Addison, IL 60101 […]
College of DuPage (COD) will host the 4th Annual Northern Illinois Regional HTEC (Haas Technical Education Centers) Educators Conference. The event will offer a tour of COD's new Manufacturing Technology Lab, round table discussions, break out sessions, and a trade show focusing on manufacturing education. October 9 7:30am - 2:30pm College of DuPage Technical Education […]
The Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo provides an excellent opportunity to "connect, collaborate, and cultivate" with local manufacturers from a variety of industries. October 12 1pm - 5:30pm Elk Grove High School 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Registration is now open. Click here for more information and to register.
On Oct 13, over 1,200 high school students will meet with more than 90 representatives from colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs, and military and resource services. Oct 13 8:30am - 10:30am Decatur Indoor Sports Center Millikin University Campus. 1295 West Wood Decatur, IL 62522 For more information and for a list of participating organizations visit […]
On October 20, Oakton Community College will be hosting its Mechanical Design/CAD and Manufacturing Technology Open House. This event offers a great opportunity to learn about Oakton's Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Technology programs, meet faculty, tour the labs, and hear about career opportunities. October 20 3:00pm - 7:30pm Oakton Community College Skokie Campus 7701 North […]
