A recent study by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce shows that technical innovation, along with a college-educated workforce, has resulted in increased manufacturing productivity over the last […]
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Pinnacle Foods is expanding its St. Elmo manufacturing plant, with $50 million in new equipment, expanded floorspace, and improved infrastructure. The expansion will add 90 more jobs in the first […]
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This June, Kankakee Community College (KCC) will introduce its new GirlSTEM program. The college will host a group of girls from fifth through eighth grades and introduce them to science, […]
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Two local groups, BLUE1647 and Bethel New Life, have partnered to bring advanced manufacturing training to residents of Chicago’s Austin community and surrounding West Side. Classes will provide awareness, training, […]
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Using some strong language, Illinois Governor Rauner recently stated his commitment to bring jobs to Illinois, and away from states that have been taking businesses away. The Governor singled out […]
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A new report from the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte estimates that, by 2025, the skills gap in manufacturing will find 2.7 million unfilled replacement positions, and another 700,000 unfilled that […]
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It is estimated that 30,000 – 50,000 jobs remain open in Chicagoland. The cost for positions remaining open is considerable – according to CareerBuilder, “a company loses, on average, $14,000 […]
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At a recent visit to the College of Lake County (CLC), Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner stressed the importance of community colleges in providing a skilled workforce in Illinois. The Governor […]
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An index measuring manufacturing growth, produced by Marquette University’s Center for Supply Chain Management and the Institute of Supply Chain Management, shows that manufacturing for southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois […]
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Ferrara Candy Company is expanding its manufacturing facilities in Illinois. In order to help meet customer needs, the company is increasing manufacturing capacity and capabilities at its Bellwood facility and […]
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