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Young Manufacturers Association - Manufacturing Renaissance - Career Pathways Services Office

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Resource Name:Young Manufacturers Association - Manufacturing Renaissance - Career Pathways Services Office

address

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.