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MCEDC to Host Four hundred Students at International Manufacturing Technology Show

Four hundred area high school students have signed on to attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show at McCormick Place in Chicago.

The trip, during the week of Sept. 10-15, is being hosted by the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. According to the MCEDC, more than 25 percent of McHenry County’s economic wealth is created by the manufacturing community.

“Not only is this vital sector of our economy experiencing difficulty hiring skilled workers today, but statistics show that our current skilled workforce will be retiring in the near future,” said MCEDC President Pam Cumpata.

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Read the full article: http://www.nwherald.com/2012/08/06/cashman-manpower-shortage-in-manufacturing/asufh9g/?page=1

Northwest Herald article - Cashman: Manpower shortage in manufacturing
Created: Sunday, August 12, 2012 5:30 a.m. CDT

Loyola University's Harvest Festival 2012 in Woodstock, IL

Plan to attend the Harvest Festival 2012 on Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 12 - 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus
2710 S. Country Club Road
Woodstock, IL 60098

[Map and contact information]

Harvest Festival celebrates this year's harvest and provides the community with an opportunity to learn more about Loyola's Retreat and Ecology Campus. Other highlights include food prepared by Chef Scott Cummings, live music, a local beer and wine tent, and a farmer's market. The celebration is open to neighbors, alumni, students, staff, and faculty.

No entrance fee. RSVP required. Visit LUC.edu/harvest to register and consider making a donation.

Exporting to a Europe in Turmoil: Practical Strategies for Tough Times

Topic: Exporting to a Europe in Turmoil: Practical Strategies for Tough Times

Date: August 15, 2012
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL

Members & clients of sponsoring organizations - $50; Non-members - $65.
For information & registration, please e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Special luncheon program and panel discussion sponsored by the: Illinois District Export Council; International Trade Association of Greater Chicago; U.S. Commercial Service Chicago. 

Panelists include: Richard J. Beranek, President, Miner Elastomer Products Corporation; Bernie V. Bowersock, Senior Vice President, Global Specialty Solutions; Jeffrey A. Dziura, Vice President – International, NewMedical Technology; Scott Kotvis, Director, Global Business Development, Daubert Cromwell; William A. Strauss (Moderator), Senior Economist and Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 

Exporting to Europe - download pdf brochure

No-cost Employee Assessments for Area Businesses

McHenry County Workforce Investment Board partners with McHenry County College to offer no-cost employee assessments to area businesses

Many of us are familiar with ACT, widely known for College testing, but do you know that ACT offers assessments that can impact your workplace in a very positive way?  The newly expanded National Career Readiness Certificate – Plus is a comprehensive, evidence-based solution to help you meet the rapidly evolving workforce needs of our new economy.

To experience firsthand how NCRC Plus can assist in your recruitment and staff development needs, ACT is offering at no-cost (to you or your business) the NCRC Plus testing to interested McHenry County employers.  Your business may be eligible to have 10 – 20 of your employees receive the free assessments that will be scheduled to best accommodate your needs.

See the attached flyer for further details, and we encourage you to contact us for more information about this limited opportunity to see how NCRC Plus gives you a new tool for staffing success!

Please contact Jeffery Poynter, Director, McHenry County Workforce Investment Board, at 815 338-2437, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Nancy Bollman, Workforce Services Coordinator, McHenry County College, at 815 455-8598, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.