SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are preparing to introduce legislation nearly doubling the state’s minimum wage from $8.25 to $15 per hour. While anyone in Illinois would be delighted with a nearly 100 percent pay raise, ...
One of Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Board Members – Nicole Wolter, CEO and President of HM Manufacturing in Wauconda – gives firsthand experience confirming that despite media reporting differently, manufacturing is doing well these days. ...
The third consecutive class from Ridgewood High School completed basic CNC training at TMA last Thursday at TMA’s Schaumburg Education & Training Center. Their TMA instructor Paul Newman presented each of the six students with ...
SCHAUMBURG – The state of Illinois adopted 250 new laws that went into effect January 1, 2019, with three key measures of particular interest to Illinois employers: New Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Act ...
WOOD DALE – US Senator Tammy Duckworth stopped by TMA member Wiegel Tool Works to discuss apprenticeships and training Monday. Manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance of jobs and career opportunities – and US Senator Duckworth ...
Antony Bourne, IFS Global Industry director for Manufacturing, makes three predictions for manufacturing in 2019: Prediction #1: 50% of all manufacturing companies will be using AI in some form by the end of 2021 Prediction #2: 25% ...
The new year will bring into focus several innovations to draw the next generation of potential skilled workers into manufacturing, Industry Week says. One of the kay ways more focus will be on manufacturing careers ...
TINLEY PARK – At the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s monthly breakfast for south suburban members, Thornton Township High School received a $50,000 grant from TMA’s Education Foundation. “TMA’s Education Foundation is eager to help schools ...
Capital spending and improved sales led the way for business success in 2018, members of Schaumburg-based Technology & Manufacturing said in a monthly flash survey reported this week. Over 35% of those responding to the ...
The Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Education Foundation raises funds from members to encourage local high school’s technology and manufacturing shops with new machines. The Rolling Meadows Automotive Tech Department is launching a new high mileage ...