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Manufacturing
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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 and learn more about our international influences

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In this issue:
  • Austin Polytech delegation captivates Washington, DC

  • New national policy coordinator: Leonard C. McKinnis, Ph.D
    APA students train for NIMS...
The CMRC relaunches its historic Education Committee
On June 18, the CMRC re-launched its historic Education Committee at its first meeting since 2008. The group unites representatives from Oakton Community College, Wheeling school district 215, Daley College, Chicago City Colleges, South Suburban College, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, and Austin Polytech.

The Education Committee, which will meet quarterly, works to address regional education policy is...
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.

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