Manufacturers Showcase Job Opportunities for Illinoisans at First-of-Its-Kind Workforce Tour Event
Creators Wanted Highlights Exciting Career Paths in Modern Manufacturing
The National Association of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, ADM and Caterpillar will bring the nation’s leading workforce development campaign to Decatur, Illinois, Oct. 24–26, in collaboration with FactoryFix, the official recruiting partner of the campaign, and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The Creators Wanted Tour will highlight the need for talent and the rewarding career opportunities in modern manufacturing. Students, educators, policymakers and community leaders will have an opportunity to visit the tour’s immersive, escape room–style experience, getting hands-on insight into the types of skills creators use every day.
WHO: Jay Timmons, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers, and Chairman of the Board, The Manufacturing Institute Carolyn Lee, President, The Manufacturing Institute Denise Johnson, Group President of Resource Industries, Caterpillar, Inc. and NAM Executive Committee Member Veronica Braker, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, ADM and NAM Executive Committee Member Mark Denzler, President and CEO, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Additional speakers to be announced
WHAT: Creators Wanted Premier Event Sponsored by ADM and Caterpillar The Creators Wanted premier event is designed to give local business and community leaders, elected officials and media a firsthand look into the exciting future of modern manufacturing in the U.S. Speakers will highlight these opportunities and provide insight into how ADM, Caterpillar, the NAM and the MI are helping to inspire, educate and empower the workforce of today and tomorrow. Additionally, attendees will be invited to private tours of the signature Creators Wanted immersive mobile manufacturing experience to see how the industry is changing perceptions of manufacturing and closing the skills gap.
WHERE: Richland Community College – Shilling Community Education Center 1 College Park, Decatur, IL 62521
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 24, at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT Press availability and tours immediately following remarks
RSVP: Email ryan@macstrategiesgroup.com to RSVP.
For phone or Zoom interviews with Timmons and Lee, contact mediarequests@nam.org with full name, name of media outlet and contact information.
To learn more about the Creators Wanted campaign, click here.
Illinois Manufacturing Facts:
· In Decatur, Illinois, metropolitan statistical area, there have been 1,846 manufacturing job postings year to date, with 177 in the past 30 days.
· In Illinois, there have been 124,952 manufacturing job postings year to date, with 13,975 in the past 30 days.
-NAM-
The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs more than 12.88 million men and women, contributes $2.77 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and has the largest economic multiplier of any major sector and accounts for 58% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.
-MI-
The Manufacturing Institute grows and supports the manufacturing industry’s skilled workers for the advancement of modern manufacturing. The MI’s diverse initiatives support all workers in America, including women, veterans and students, through skills training programs, community building and the advancement of their career in manufacturing. As the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with resources necessary to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. For more information on the MI, please visit www.themanufacturinginstitute.org.
-ADM-
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
-Caterpillar-
With 2021 sales and revenues of $51.0 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas
engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments—Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation—and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels.
-Illinois Manufacturers’ Association-
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is the nation’s oldest, and one of the largest, state manufacturing associations in the United States. Founded in 1893, the IMA currently represents nearly 4,000 manufacturing facilities that employ 652,000 women and men who contribute more than $600 billion annually to Illinois’ economy – the single largest share of the state’s GDP. The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the IMA Education Foundation are leading voices in Illinois to create a strong manufacturing sector and education system to develop the future manufacturing workforce. For more information about the IMA, please visit us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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