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IMTS 2024
Central 301 Engineering Students Experience the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)
Illinois Manufacturing Trends & What They Mean to You
What is happening with manufacturing in Illinois in 2024, and how can those trends impact your future?
The Importance of Conducting Tours
Find out how tours benefit students and manufacturers!
Are You Tour Ready? Part 2
Compiling our manufacturer friends’ thoughts, we’ve compiled another checklist for you to use as guidance as you strive to perfect your tour.
Are You Tour Ready?
It’s Manufacturing Month! Back in the day, it was called “Manufacturing Day.” But thank goodness someone had the good sense to capture the entire month.
Intern Spotlight: Quinn Robinson
Today, Quinn is 19 years old and completing his first year at Bradley University where is his pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.
Now Is the Time to Rethink Training and Internships
The mentality of problem-solving and finding new approaches should be applied to adapt training, manufacturing programs, and internships.
Quote to Production with Acme Industries
GCAMP and Acme Industries developed a virtual experience for students to incorporate into the high school’s engineering and manufacturing curriculum.