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Young Manufacturers Association - Manufacturing Renaissance - Career Pathways Services Office

5250 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Eligibility
Restricted to ages 18-29, must reside in low-income neighborhood (per census tracts), be either unemployed or underemployed.
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Languages
English
Application process
Visit the website or contact [email protected] for additional information.
Fees
Free
Service area
Cook County, IL
Young Manufacturers Association (YMA) serves as both a network and a program for young adults, aged 18-29, who are pursuing careers in manufacturing, in-between jobs, in training or interested in starting a career in manufacturing. YMA offers 5-6 weeks of paid training for unemployed or underemployed young adults interested in starting a career in manufacturing. Participants learn the skills needed to earn a nationally recognized credential, career exposure, a 1-week paid internship at a manufacturing company and assistance securing full-time employment upon program completion.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/06/2024
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Manufacturing Renaissance
Manufacturing Renaissance works with manufacturers, youth, schools, social services, labor, and communities to grow inclusive manufacturing ecosystems to build thriving communities. Currently they operate several initiatives across two program areas: Career Pathway Services and Manufacturing Ecosystem Services.