United Way of Metro Chicago interviewed JARC grad CJ about his path as an electrical trainee with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134. Read his full story: https://uw-mc.org/blog/gaining-access-to-working-wages/

Jane Addams Resource Corporation shared Freedman Seating's post.

THANK YOU for joining us for #EveningofOpportunities! Check our page next week for more photos.

It's your LAST CHANCE to purchase tickets to JARC's annual #EveningofOpportunities. We hope to see you there tomorrow! https://jane-addams.givezooks.com/events/2018-evening-of-opportunities

Last week, we stopped by the Maker Lab at Harold Washington Library for a laser cutter tutorial and made our very own keychains! Check out Chicago Public Library's website to learn more about its makerspace and FREE workshops: https://www.chipublib.org/maker-lab/

Thank you to #EveningofOpportunities Platinum Sponsor Freedman Seating! Check out their website to see how they support our industry and community: http://www.freedmanseating.com/news/

Do you want to directly help one of our trainees? Mario came to JARC to pursue a second career in manufacturing and provide for his family. Check out his Benevolent and support his need today! https://www.benevolent.net/need.html?needid=1723

Jane Addams Resource Corporation shared Freedman Seating's post.

In two weeks, join us for JARC's biggest night of the year. Purchase your ticket today and connect with other passionate, community-driven individuals at #EveningofOpportunities: https://jane-addams.givezooks.com/events/2018-evening-of-opportunities

Help Alexis make that next step and become a job ready welder. He currently needs welding gear, one of the most crucial aspects to achieve his career goals! https://www.benevolent.net/need.html?needid=1724

Here's a teaser to a longer video about JARC's math and reading refresher classes that prepare adults to succeed in their welding and CNC training. http://bit.ly/Putmeincoach

Way to go Alexis! Congratulations on getting the job at Marco Lighting Components, Inc.. #igotthejob #mondaymotivation

A HUGE thank you to our Premier Sponsor S&C Electric Company for its continuous support of #EveningofOpportunities, JARC's annual event. Check out their website to learn more about how they provide to Chicago and beyond: https://www.sandc.com/en/news/

Did you know that ALL of our participants have access to math, reading, and computer tutors? This week, welding trainees Henry, Alex, and Jeremiah increased their math score!

"You might be trained in welding or operating computerized machinery. ... A lot of new high school grads with no manufacturing experience are often surprised at how rewarding the work is. It feels good to make products that make life better." http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180514/to-class-of-2018-why-manufacturing-jobs-are-a-great-career-option

It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! At JARC, we're grateful for our incredibly compassionate and skilled educators on staff. Have you thanked a teacher yet?

Tomorrow, we'll be at the 49th Ward Job Fair & Employment Resource Workshop at Willye B White Park from 10am-2pm. Stop by our table to learn more about our free manufacturing training programs.

Last week, JARC's Director of Programs, Emily Doherty, participated in a panel discussion on family economic security & workforce development. Thanks to ChicaGO Commons and Chicago Housing Authority for the insightful conversation on advancing two-generation programs!

Nissa got the job! Our former shift supervisor is the first female CNC Machinist at Orbit Machining Company. #igotthejob #womeninmanufacturing

Last chance! Our 2 for $90 ticket promotion ends tonight at 11:59pm. #EveningofOpportunities https://bit.ly/2Hh6BUB

Jane Addams Resource Corporation shared U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Education and Workforce's post.

It's Tory and Katelyn's first day of work! Send Tory good thoughts at Kustom Seating Unlimited, Inc. and Katelyn at GKN Walterscheid GmbH. #igotthejob #mondaymotivation #womeninmanufacturing

Early Bird tickets for JARC’s #EveningOfOpportunities are now available! Purchase 2 tickets for $90: https://bit.ly/2Hh6BUB

Through United Way of Metro Chicago's Access United program, CJ became a Labor trainee with Local 134. Visit his Benevolent page to help him get to work and support his career goals: http://www.benevolent.net/need.html?needid=1707

With the U.S. unemployment rate at 4.1 percent, hiring people with criminal records has moved from kindness to necessity, according to Crain's Chicago Business. Read the full story: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180420/ISSUE01/180419848?X-IgnoreUserAgent=1#utm_medium=email&utm_source=ccb-morning10&utm_campaign=ccb-morning10-20180423