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Chicago area high schools encourage students’ machining skills

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.

June 12, 2023 No Comments

Employers, instructors and families celebrate TMA Class of 2023

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.

May 26, 2023 No Comments

Illinois could require job postings to disclose salary range, benefits

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois employers will be required to disclose salary ranges and benefits on job postings starting January 1, 2025, if Governor JB Pritzker signs

May 22, 2023 No Comments

TMA celebrates as 52 graduate into new manufacturing career opportunities

Congratulations to the 2023 Graduating Class SCHAUMBURG – On April 25th, the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Training and Education celebrated 52 students completing their advanced

May 15, 2023 No Comments

TMA Advocacy Team works to build SaMM Caucus in Illinois General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers are accepting the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s invitation to participate in TMA’s new effort in the Illinois General Assembly called the

March 7, 2023 No Comments

From the “Great Resignation” to Quality Culture

An unexpected societal reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and the sudden and dramatic changes the devastating virus demanded on all our lives has been termed

March 7, 2023 No Comments

TMA Official Response to Illinois Governor’s 2023 State of the State Address

The Technology & Manufacturing Association responded to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2023 State of the State speech Wednesday, February 15, with the following comments from TMA

February 16, 2023 No Comments

House GOP Leader Tony McCombie Speaks to TMA Members

SCHAUMBURG – “Get your legislator in your building…” That’s what House Minority Leader Tony McCombie told members of the Technology & Manufacturing Association Thursday morning

January 26, 2023 No Comments

TMA launches new Manufacturing Leadership Program with Judson University

The new TMA Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP), in partnership with Judson University, enhances the knowledge, skills, and abilities of current managers and supervisors that anticipate taking on higher leadership roles within their organization.

January 25, 2023 No Comments

More Illinois EV auto part manufacturers could qualify for state tax incentives

During the Illinois General Assembly’s current veto session, the Illinois House and Senate passed Governor JB Pritzker an update to the already in-effect Reimagining Vehicles Act (REV Act) that could allow more Illinois manufacturers to be eligible for state tax incentives.

January 16, 2023 No Comments

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