Spring 2025 Manufacturing Employer Symposium and Student Showcase

Event Details

Join us on Friday, May 9, at Elgin Community College for an exciting day celebrating the future of manufacturing – part of our ongoing partnership with the Make it in Illinois campaign. Whether you're an employer looking to build your talent pipeline or a community member curious about local innovation, there’s something here for you! Please RSVP below.

Manufacturing Employer Symposium

3 to 5 pm in Building B, Room 181

Industry professionals can start the afternoon with our Manufacturing Employer Symposium, an interactive workshop designed to help you explore strategies for attracting and retaining skilled workers - especially for those hard-to-fill jobs or positions that require increased technical skills. You will hear from the influential Drew Crowe along with local experts on the latest industry trends while gaining insight into how to integrate innovation and achieve your workforce goals.

This workshop is open to employers and industry professionals only. Registration is required for this event - please RSVP below.

Manufacturing Student Showcase

5:30 to 7:30 pm in Building O

Later, join us for a celebration of student creativity and innovation at ECC’s first-ever Manufacturing Student Showcase! This is an open-house event that welcomes people of all ages to explore the sustainable manufacturing concepts designed and fabricated by ECC’s talented manufacturing students. See how traditional manufacturing practices are shaping the future of the industry and discover how ECC’s tailored curriculum aligns with the needs of the local economy.

Check out our student biographies to learn more about the student participants and their project concepts.

Meet the Students

Help us celebrate the end of the spring semester and kick off summer with delicious summer picnic favorites like burgers and hot dogs. Don’t forget to enter the raffle for your chance to win a prize! Bring your family and your friends to discover the incredible work happening in ECC’s Manufacturing programs. We can’t wait to see you there! Registration is recommended. 

• Explore Student Innovation: View impressive projects highlighting sustainable manufacturing concepts designed by ECC’s talented manufacturing students.
• Enjoy Free Food: Kick off summer with picnic favorites.
• Win Prizes: Enter our free raffle for a chance to win a prize.
• Tour the Facilities: Get a behind-the-scenes look at ECC’s advanced manufacturing spaces.
• Connect with Experts: Chat with faculty and staff about programs and opportunities.
• Sneak Peek: Learn about ECC’s state-of-the-art manufacturing training center, opening in Fall 2026.

RSVP Form

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