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\u201cManufacturing is a diverse and exciting industry with opportunities for students on many career paths including science, engineering, mechanics, finance, sales, communications and beyond,\u201d said IVCC Director of Continuing Education and Business Services Jennifer Scheri.<\/p>\n
Students visit local manufacturers in the morning for a tour and presentations showcasing functions of each business. Sites include Black Brothers Co., Canam Steel Corporation, Carus LLC, Epsilyte, HCC, Inc.; Machinery Maintenance, Inc.; On Site Repair Services, Inc., Valley Fabrication, Inc.; SABIC; and Vactor Manufacturing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to relaunch the Expo and IVCC is proud to provide a direct connection between students and local manufacturers,\u201d said Scheri. \u201cThis year is especially exciting because it marks our first post-pandemic expo.\u201d
\nAfter the tour, students will travel to IVCC for lunch and a keynote address by Peru native and IVCC alum Brian Krzyaniak, Vice-President of Strategic Development at Oertel Metal in Davenport.<\/p>\n
The afternoon also includes breakout sessions led by IVCC faculty and company representatives focusing on various career tracks such as technology, business, manufacturing, and maintenance.<\/p>\n
The Expo coincides with state and national manufacturing events. The first Friday in October is national Manufacturing Day. Illinois celebrates Manufacturing Month in October with events like Career Expo.<\/p>\n
Manufacturing supports $580 billion of Illinois\u2019 economic output, the largest share of its economy, according to the Illinois Manufacturers Association. In La Salle County, more than 11,000 manufacturing jobs generate over $3.8 billion.<\/p>\n
Students interested in attending the Expo should register through their high school guidance counselor. For Expo information, contact Scheri at (815) 224-0390.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From Illinois Valley Community College\u2019s Community Relations Office 815.224-0465 Up to 250 district high school students are expected to participate in the Discover Manufacturing Career Expo at Illinois Valley Community College Tuesday, Oct. 25. IVCC is partnering on the event with North Central Regional Betterment Coalition, Starved Rock Associates Vocational & Technical Education and several … <\/p>\n