American Youth Facing “Walking Dead” Syndrome
High Schools & Colleges prevent American Youth From finding rewarding & lucrative careers Reprinted from TMA News Bulletin June 2018 – There is a “Walking
June 15, 2023
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High Schools & Colleges prevent American Youth From finding rewarding & lucrative careers Reprinted from TMA News Bulletin June 2018 – There is a “Walking
TMA 2022 Legislative Scorecard Shows 29 Lawmakers in the Illinois House and Senate Had Perfect Scores Voting for Legislation that Impacts Manufacturing
SCHAUMBURG – The Technology & Manufacturing Association once again hosted a Precision Machining Competition to area high schools for the purpose of encouraging high school students to learn about and consider careers in manufacturing, specifically precision machining.
Nineteen instructors from 18 different Chicago area high schools encouraged their students to develop their machining skills as they completed challenging precision machining projects. After completion, the students’ machining projects were judged by skilled craftsmen in the industry.
SPRINGFIELD – In January 2024, Illinois employers of any size will be required to allow employees to earn up to 40 hours of paid time off per year – the most expansive PTO requirement in the nation.
The employees taking advantage of the time off will not need to give reason for their absence, such as being ill or simply taking a day off. They are asked only to provide notice “in accordance with reasonable employer standards” – a vague term that will likely be open for interpretation.
The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) has been at the forefront of working with high schools over the last several decades to provide opportunities for their students to experience and develop precision machining skills.
SCHAUMBURG – A person certified in mold making, CNC programming or tool & die making is prized among US manufacturers. Thousands of opportunities for mold makers alone are available on the job-seeking source Indeed.com – but for the most part, mold-making positions are left unfilled because qualified candidates are rare.
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois employers will be required to disclose salary ranges and benefits on job postings starting January 1, 2025, if Governor JB Pritzker signs
There were 303 projects produced by this year’s student competitors, with an impressive 35 resulting in perfect scores. Student projects spanned 15 different categories that tested their skills in a range of modern manufacturing areas.
TMA Education Foundation supports the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders SCHAUMBURG – The Technology & Manufacturing Association is a 98-year-old institution that formed in response
Congratulations to the 2023 Graduating Class SCHAUMBURG – On April 25th, the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Training and Education celebrated 52 students completing their advanced
