This fall, Harper College will offer two new 3D printing certificate programs. The 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping certificate is designed for CAD students and professionals. In this program, students will learn prototyping methods, design processes, and how to develop a finished product. The 3D Printing Foundations certificate is available to anyone new to 3D […]
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Interested in studying for a career in manufacturing? Want a scholarship for Illinois Valley Community College’s (IVCC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) Program? The Illinois Valley Manufacturers Scholarship covers approximately 50% of the IVCC program’s cost and can be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. According to Jennifer Scheri, IVCC Business Training Specialist, “each CPT graduate […]
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McHenry County College offers a Fast Track program which facilitates the process of earning a certificate or degree in numerous fields, including Manufacturing Management. Certificates are available for Advanced Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Manufacturing Supervision, and Manufacturing Processes. Classes are in the evening, and students can earn a certificate in two years or less or an […]
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Foreign manufacturers are coming in greater numbers to the US to manufacture a variety of their products. 3,500 German companies are here and employing 600,000 Americans. China is planning to spend a good share of $1 trillion on investments in manufacturing facilities. Many US companies have been re-shoring, bringing production back from overseas locations. This article addresses […]
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On June 17th, 250 leaders from manufacturing, logistics, education, and government gathered for an Executive Briefing at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, IN. The event was a collaboration between Ivy Tech, SME, the Great Lakes Manufacturing Council, NIMS, and MSSC. The purpose was to discuss the state of manufacturing in the Great Lakes region. […]
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Elgin Community College has an Accelerated Opportunities Program where, in a year, you can earn certification in numerous manufacturing fields, including: welding, computer numerical control (CNC) operator, computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), integrated systems maintenance technology (IST), and more. Click here to watch the video. Click here to read more about the program.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 6% increase in metalworking positions over the next 10 years. College of DuPage (COD) will help meet the demand by offering a new welding certificate. The certificate was developed with American Welding Society (AWS) and provides AWS Level 1 training. The certificate is a 17 hour program with […]
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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 initiative overseen by US Departments of Education and Labor, Waubonsee will seek to bridge the gap between learning on the job and the earning of […]
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