THE ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION IS WORKING WITH STATE LAWMAKERS TO STRENGTHEN THE INDUSTRY’S WORKFORCE. 

THE GROUP IS PUSHING SEVERAL BILLS TO GET STUDENTS EXCITED AND TRAINED FOR A CAREER IN AREAS LIKE WELDING, MACHINERY AND QUALITY CONTROL. REPRESENTATIVE KATIE STUART OF EDWARDSVILLE IS SPONSORING A BILL THAT LETS HIGH SCHOOLERS

TAKE TWO YEARS OF CAREER TRAINING EDUCATION INSTEAD OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES.

SENATOR DON DEWITTE OF SAINT CHARLES.

THERE’S ALSO LEGISLATION TO LET 10 MANUFACTURERS OPEN ON-SITE DAYCARE CENTERS OFFERING CARE AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEES AND INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO TEACH STUDENTS.