Lake County is home to over 1,000 manufacturers of all sizes. CLC is pleased to showcase the degree and certificate programs, career opportunities and in-demand jobs available to students, job seekers and the Lake County community.
October 2023 Events
Manufacturing Month planning is underway! Check in frequently as more events are added.
Friday, October 6, 2023
Manufacturing Day
Celebrate Lake County Manufacturers!
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Manufacturing Internship & Career Fair
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Street at the Grayslake Campus
Employer Registration
Job Seeker Registration
This annual event provides opportunities for employers and job seekers to connect. It is ideal for individuals looking to begin or advance their manufacturing careers and companies who are seeking interns or apprentices in the skilled trades.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Manufacturing, Engineering and Advanced Technologies Open House
5-7 p.m.
Advanced Technology Center, Gurnee
7735 Grand Avenue
Whether you're looking to start your career journey, change careers, learn more about manufacturing or check out CLC's Advanced Technology Center, stop by this open house event! You can learn about Career Technical Education programs and related scholarship opportunities, experience live demonstrations, meet our expert faculty and more.
No registration is required to attend.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Manufacturing Career Pathways: Training and Employment Options
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1 North Genesee Street, Waukegan
Or via Zoom
The manufacturing industry needs you! Learn about training options that will help set you on a career path in advanced manufacturing. Whether you’re starting or changing your career, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights.
Registration is required.
Did you know... 273 students took classes at the ATC in the first year of being open.
Connect with Jon Hardbarger, Director of the Advanced Technology Center, for updates and opportunities.
(847) 543-2596
jhardbarger@clcillinois.edu
Manufacturing Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are available for a variety of manufacturing programs.
Learn more about scholarships and application process.
Community Projects Advanced Technologies Scholarship
Receive up to $2,500 to be put toward tuition, fees and living expenses.
Submit your application for spring 2024 as early as October 2, 2023.
Metallica Scholars Award
CLC is honored to be a fifth year recipient of Metallica Scholars funding.
Spring 2024 application opening soon!
Explore a Future in Manufacturing
Dragon welded by CLC student, April Graham
Employers
Attention Manufacturers!
Need to upskill your employees? Whether it is one or 100, CLC is your partner for success. Email corporatetraining@clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2990 to learn about the new tools and training options available.
Connect with a talented pool of candidates. Internship and apprenticeship opportunities are also available. Email cjpc@clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2059 to learn more.
Apprenticeships at CLC (Video)
Scenes from Manufacturing Month 2022