Manufacturing
in Chicago
Manufacturing is the single most important sector of the Chicago area’s economy. The industry has the largest positive ‘ripple effect’ on the rest of the economy: each manufacturing job creates three more in related sectors. The industry is directly and indirectly responsible for over 1.7 million jobs in Chicago. Careers in manufacturing are among the highest-paid, averaging $64,000 a year, including benefits. View the introductory slideshow
Become a CMRC Partner
Register online or download the printable PDF form. For more information, see our partnership details or contact Dan Bianchi at dbianchi@clcr.org or (773) 278-5418 x28.See our growing list of partners.
JARC Program Certifies 10 Trainees in CNC Milling Level 1
The Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC), a CMRC founding partner, is very excited to report that 10 trainees in the Careers in Manufacturing Program completed the NIMS CNC Milling Level 1 credential (program, setup and operate). To attain the credential, trainees must write the program, machine the part and pass an online exam. To our knowledge, these are the first students in Chicago to earn this credential.
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Time Magazine: the Future of Manufacturing
In its May 25th issue, Time magazine ran an article, "Yes, We'll Still Make Stuff" by David Von Drehle, on the future of manufacturing.
Time confirms what CMRC partners already know: "Highly skilled workers creating high-value products in high-stakes industries--that's the sweet spot for manufacturing workers in coming years," says...
Time confirms what CMRC partners already know: "Highly skilled workers creating high-value products in high-stakes industries--that's the sweet spot for manufacturing workers in coming years," says...
The Chicago Manufacturing Renaissance Council (CMRC) is committed to improving the competitiveness and performance of our manufacturing companies, increasing compensation for employees, providing good jobs for residents, and increasing revenues and lowering costs to government through a world-class education and workforce development system and policy framework.
The CMRC is proud to support ManufacturingWorks, an employer demand-driven recruitment and training program that links skilled workers with rewarding jobs in local manufacturing companies.
The CMRC is proud to support ManufacturingWorks, an employer demand-driven recruitment and training program that links skilled workers with rewarding jobs in local manufacturing companies.
