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By Kathy McAuliffe
April 4, 2017
On January 26, 2017, Bruce Rauner, Governor of the State of Illinois proclaimed April 2017 as Information Technology Month in Illinois. This information and a copy of the declaration were provided to the DuPage County Workforce Development Division by CompTIA, the world’s largest IT industry association, based in Downers Grove. CompTIA worked with Governor Rauner on preparation of this directive for several months.
The designation of April as IT Month in Illinois celebrates the important IT work being done in the state, and is also meant to encourage communities and schools to explore IT as a contributor to the economy and workforce, helping students to understand the growing opportunities in both technology and the workforce.
Rauner’s proclamation states that the IT industry contributes an estimated 5.3 percent annually to the Illinois economy, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), and employs more than 234,000 individuals across Illinois at an average yearly salary of $95,062. It also states that the technology industry is projected to see an increase of more than 30,000 jobs by the year 2025, including new types of jobs that don’t yet exist, due to continuing technology development.
by Brian Tibbs
When we think of HR (Human Resources), most of us probably think “recruiting and hiring.” At most companies, however, HR is expected to cover much more territory than that.
In this article we look at what HR professionals do, what they think about their work, and what they’d like job seekers to know about the hiring process.
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by Kathy McAuliffe
Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.
For Manufacturing Day this year (Oct. 7, 2016), here are some events in DuPage County that high school students can attend to learn about manufacturing and the career paths it has to offer.
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by By Adela Meitz, LCPC, Workforce Development Specialist for the College of DuPage
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs in the health care industry will grow 19% between 2014 and 2024, which makes it one of the fastest growing industries.
If you’re considering a career in health care, here are some things you need to know. (more…)
by Brian Tibbs
“Daily variety and excitement.”
“Work with passionate and creative people.”
“Create your own opportunities for advancement.”
“Addictive.”
What industry do you think those quotes are referring to? Entertainment? Technology? Fashion?
Not exactly. Those quotes are from people who work in the Hospitality Industry, and they love it! (more…)
by Kathy McAuliffe
When Ron Schlager knocked on the door of Chips Manufacturing in West Chicago on a hot day in August, little did he know what a good day it would turn out to be. Schlager is the Employer Outreach Supervisor for the DuPage County Workforce Development Division (WDD), and on that particular day he’d dropped off information about the various free business services offered by the WDD.
The next day, his phone rang. It was the owner of Chips Manufacturing, Jim Jett, excited about the ways the two organizations could work together. (more…)
by Kathy McAuliffe
The need to raise awareness about manufacturing is not news to manufacturers in DuPage County, who often struggle to fill the many jobs they have to offer. The DuPage County Workforce Development Division recognizes the key role manufacturing plays in the local economy, and has been working with manufacturers to help them address their skill and talent gaps.
As part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness among high school students of the importance of manufacturing, the fourth annual Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Expo (the Expo) was held at College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn on Friday, November 13, 2015. (more…)
