Nippon Sharyo, a major international manufacturer of passenger rail cars, has opened an expanded, state-of -the-art manufacturing facility at their location in Rochelle, IL. According to Governor Pat Quinn, the […]
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A touring event which features conversations with leaders from business, government, industry and academia took place at Trump Tower in Chicago on July 31. This stop of the Made for […]
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A four year degree can take considerable time and money, and the payoff in the end, for some, might not equal the investment. An option that many are considering in […]
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Matt Dresbach of La Salle, IL was only a recent graduate of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program when he was quickly hired by American Nickeloid in Peru, IL. While […]
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According to the US News and World Report, many manufacturing businesses will be lacking in necessary skilled resources to replace a retiring workforce. Right now over 75% of manufacturers report […]
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Waubonsee Community College in Aurora, IL will offer up to 45 college credits for skills learned on the job, through apprenticeship, or through military service. As part of a federal […]
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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was recently reauthorized by President Obama. The Act aims to help community colleges in numerous ways, including increased emphasis on career pathways, attainment of […]
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Women in Manufacturing will bring their fourth annual summit to Schaumburg on September 29 through Oct 1. The event will bring 300 of the country’s leading women in manufacturing to […]
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Two different ends of the manufacturing spectrum have have undergone big recent expansions: data and food. It is a good indicator of a positive general movement in manufacturing, for a […]
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For two weeks in June, GADgET (Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering and Technology) Summer Camp was held at Triton College. The camp gave female students in the area an excellent […]
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