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Hundreds of Students Learn Trade Skills Oct. 8 in Johnsburg
SkillsUSA Illinois and the AED Foundation have students from across Chicagoland here locally Oct. 8 for heavy machinery apprenticeship work.
MCHENRY COUNTY -- Students from across the region will get a good look at what their future could be working in the heavy machinery field, courtesy of SkillsUSA Illinois.
SkillsUSA Illinois and the AED Foundation are rolling out the first event using federal funds to connect students to career paths as diesel technicians and in heavy machinery operation and maintenance. Learn more about this exciting Oct. 8 event at Johnsburg High School in the announcement from the groups:
Hundreds of students from area high schools will head to Chicago’s northwest suburbs next week to learn the skills needed for a career in heavy machinery operation and repair and figure out how those careers might be the right fit for their future.
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SkillsUSA Illinois, through the Youth Workforce Development Foundation, and the AED Foundation will host the first Industry Pathways Career Experience on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Johnsburg High School, in McHenry County (2002 W. Ringwood Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051).
More than 500 students from 20 high schools and career centers across Chicagoland will participate in the training session focused on the diesel technician and equipment operator industry, as part of nearly $8 million in federal funding secured by SkillsUSA and AED earlier this summer to encourage more youth involvement through the Apprenticeships Build America program. The funding is aimed at helping fill a national workforce shortage in the heavy machinery industry.
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The all-day program is part of SkillsUSA Illinois’ mission to bring together employers and trade unions to connect with students from across the state to address the growing skills gap, by showing youth the successful careers available without needing a four-year college degree. Other career pathways events hosted by SkillsUSA Illinois in Peoria have introduced many students to careers in construction.
Students attend the event for free, engage with employers through hands-on experiences to operate equipment and go through mock job interviews, and make connections with companies looking to grow their workforce. Prizes and giveaways are also provided for participants.
WHAT: SkillsUSA Illinois and AED Foundation Industry Pathways Career Experience event
WHO: Representatives from SkillsUSA and partner AED Foundation
More than 500 students from 20 Chicago-area schools and career centers
More than a dozen employers and labor unions in the heavy machinery industry
(A full list of expected participating organizations is included below)
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 8
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Media are encouraged to attend starting at 10 a.m.)
WHERE: Johnsburg High School
2002 W. Ringwood Road
Johnsburg, IL 60051
Learn more about SkillsUSA Illinois and its innovative work to connect students with meaningful careers: https://www.skillsusaillinois.org/.
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SkillsUSA Illinois Industry Pathways: Career Experience Johnsburg Event details:
EVENT PARTICIPANTS
· Sponsors:
o SkillsUSA Illinois, through the Youth Workforce Development Foundation
o AED Foundation
· Industry Partners:
o Alta Equipment Company
o Altorfer Inc.
o Atlas BobCat
o Burris Equipment Company
o Finkbiner Equipment Company
o Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association
o Local 150 Operating Engineers Union
o McCann Industries
o McCullough Kubota
o Rock Solid
o Roland Machinery Co.
o United Rentals
o Vermeer Midwest
o West Side Tractor
· Schools
o Alden-Hebron High School
o Bartlett High School
o Belvidere High School
o Carl Sandburg High School
o Elgin High School
o Fox Valley Career Center
o Grant Community High School
o Hampshire High School
o Harvard High School
o Hope Academy, Chicago
o Johnsburg High School
o Lincoln-Way Central High School
o Lockport Township High School
o Marengo High School
o McFarland High School (Wisconsin)
o North Boone High School
o South Elgin High School
o Somonauk High School
o Streamwood High School
o Woodstock High School
ABOUT Skills USA Illinois
SkillsUSA Illinois is a state and national membership association serving high school, college, and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further education.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
Visit SkillsUSA Illinois online: https://www.skillsusaillinois.org/
About SkillsUSA Illinois and its mission: https://www.skillsusaillinois.org/about-us
Calendar of events and programs: https://www.skillsusaillinois.org/events
For interested educators: https://www.skillsusaillinois.org/educators
For interested students: https://www.skillsusaillinois.org/students
Videos of recent SkillsUSA events:
