It's #ManufacturingMonth here in Illinois, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced the launch of a taxpayer-funded marketing campaign to bolster manufacturing in Illinois.
MakeItInIllinois is a brand-new site that aims to attract new talent and change perceptions about careers in manufacturing. This campaign showcases the modern face of manufacturing in Illinois and highlights the industry's technological advancements, career growth opportunities, and vital role in the state's economy. By giving the public an insider's perspective on manufacturing, the initiative aims to appeal to a new generation of workers, including recent graduates, career changers, and those seeking meaningful employment.
Learning About Careers
Visitors to the site can learn about multiple careers and career pathways in manufacturing in Illinois, including sectors like Aerospace, Chemical Production, Heavy Equipment, Bioprocessing, and Advanced Materials.
Excellent information about career pathways, wage and salary information, and where your career can grow is available! Great videos curated from social media highlight what work looks like in today's modern factories.
Find Training Programs & Apprenticeships
Once you've found the career pathway in manufacturing, you're just a click away from finding local training programs and apprenticeship opportunities.
Enter your zip code or browse partners across the state that provide cutting-edge training in engineering, fabrication and welding, industrial maintenance, and support roles in business, marketing, IT, and supply chain.
Find a Job
You can even get linked directly to job boards to find your next role in manufacturing. If you're already in Greater Peoria, you can find your next role by visiting our local Jobs Board and filtering by industry or employer.
Check out this great new site today and see what Illinois can offer you in your career and how you can Make It in Illinois with a great job in manufacturing.
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