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May 17, 2014
Unemployment in Illinois, at 7.9%, is now at the lowest point in five years. To announce the numbers, and to discuss “Illinois’ comeback”, Governor Quinn visited local manufacturer, United Gasket […]
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May 16, 2014
As part of the Advanced Manufacturing grant, Harper received federal funds to purchase and convert a recreational vehicle into a mobile testing center — “mobile” being the operative word. This […]
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May 13, 2014
The documentary film American Made Movie is about manufacturers, both large and small, who have seen success in producing their materials locally. On Manufacturing Day, taking place on October 3, […]
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May 12, 2014
Students considering a career in manufacturing could be eligible for a $1,500 scholarship to Illinois Valley Community College next fall. Students enrolling full-time in next fall’s Certified Production Technician (CPT) […]
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May 5, 2014
Check out this article featured in Progress Illinois showing that US manufacturing is continuing to grow, and doing so at a faster rate as the year progresses. Contributing to this […]
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May 1, 2014
Fox News’ Rebuilding America segment has an interesting new video addressing this question. According to the piece, many with expensive four-year degrees are graduating with excessive debt and no solid […]
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April 29, 2014
Announcement of new website for Illinois Network for Advanced Manufacturing (INAM) covering training and education efforts in community colleges across Illinois for advanced manufacturing. To view press release in its […]
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April 23, 2014
By Joseph Moore College of DuPage is preparing to roll out DuPage County’s newest advanced manufacturing training and development resource. The Advanced Digital Manufacturing Center will provide expertise, technology and […]
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April 8, 2014
[youtube id=”OJo1xlppqzg” ] The NAM has produced a video to show young people across America that there is a future in manufacturing. You know through your work that manufacturing is […]
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April 7, 2014
Ready to start your career? Limited experience? Eager to expand your knowledge? Marmen Energy, located in Brandon, South Dakota, is one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of equipment for wind […]
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