Happy Manufacturing Month!

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Boss Talk: Manufacturers Round Table Discussion

Description: The Illinois Regional Economic Development Team and Office of Minority Economic Empowerment host a panel discussion to celebrate National Manufacturing Month. Industry leaders share insights and best practices to inform aspiring entrepreneurs.

Duntai Mathews (DLM Manufacturing – Rockford, IL) and Karen Watson (International Filter Manufacturing, Inc. – Litchfield, IL)

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Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m.

Event: COVID-19 “Illinois Manufacturers Respond to the Call.

Description: Highlighting manufacturers AbbVie, ComPac and Pioneer Services, who changed production lines to meet the medical equipment or supplies from around the state. Hosted by IMA, IMEC, DCEO

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Thursday, October 22, 2:00 p.m.

Women Get Involved: Manufacturing Leaders Perspective on How to Enter the Industry

Description: In honor of Manufacturing Month, this webinar will uplift women in manufacturing through industry leaders sharing their insights and best practices. The hope is that students and community stakeholders will get a snapshot of what it’s like to be a women in the industry.

Register Here

October 29th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Manufacturing Apprenticeships in Illinois + ICATT Apprenticeship Program

Celebrating Illinois Manufacturing Month

Description: Join us to learn about the importance of apprenticeship opportunities in the manufacturing industry! This webinar will highlight the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, a nationally awarded 3-year apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training with an associate's degree. ICATT operates across the state of Illinois and works closely with communities, community colleges, economic development organizations, and employers. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the program and hear success stories from existing ICATT partners, including community colleges, employers, and apprentices.

ICATT Speaker – Virginia Rounds, Director of the ICATT Apprenticeship Program
Elgin Community College (Elgin, IL) will be the featured community college.
Litania Sports Group (Champaign, IL) and Antolin (Nashville, IL) will be the two featured companies.
Hear from two apprentices to speak
DCEO Speaker

REGISTER HERE

Facebook event page.

Creators Wanted website


Happy Manufacturing Month! Wednesday, October 14, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Boss Talk: Manufacturers Round Table Discussion Description: The Illinois Regional Economic Development Team and Office of Minority Economic Empowerment host a panel discussion to celebrate National Manufacturing Month. Industry leaders share insights and best practices to inform aspiring entrepreneurs. Duntai Mathews (DLM Manufacturing – Rockford, IL) and Karen Watson (International Filter Manufacturing, Inc. – Litchfield, IL) Click here to register Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Event: COVID-19 “Illinois Manufacturers Respond to the Call. Description: Highlighting manufacturers AbbVie, ComPac and Pioneer Services, who changed production lines to meet the medical equipment or supplies from around the state. Hosted by IMA, IMEC, DCEO Register Here Thursday, October 22, 2:00 p.m. Women Get Involved: Manufacturing Leaders Perspective on How to Enter the Industry Description: In honor of Manufacturing Month, this webinar will uplift women in manufacturing through industry leaders sharing their insights and best practices. The hope is that students and community stakeholders will get a snapshot of what it’s like to be a women in the industry. Register Here October 29th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Manufacturing Apprenticeships in Illinois + ICATT Apprenticeship Program Celebrating Illinois Manufacturing Month Description: Join us to learn about the importance of apprenticeship opportunities in the manufacturing industry! This webinar will highlight the ICATT Apprenticeship Program, a nationally awarded 3-year apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training with an associate's degree. ICATT operates across the state of Illinois and works closely with communities, community colleges, economic development organizations, and employers. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the program and hear success stories from existing ICATT partners, including community colleges, employers, and apprentices. ICATT Speaker – Virginia Rounds, Director of the ICATT Apprenticeship Program Elgin Community College (Elgin, IL) will be the featured community college. Litania Sports Group (Champaign, IL) and Antolin (Nashville, IL) will be the two featured companies. Hear from two apprentices to speak DCEO Speaker REGISTER HERE Facebook event page. Creators Wanted website
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