More than 40 McHenry County businesses and educational programs are planning to gather on Oct. 2 at McHenry Community High School’s Upper Campus to meet with students and families interested in learning more about careers in manufacturing, trades, industry and health care.
The annual MTI Career Expo is planned for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 2 McHenry High School’s Center for Science, Technology and Industry at Upper Campus, 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry.
Representatives from participating organizations and businesses set up tables throughout the 200 level and the 300 level at Upper Campus to hand out information and talk with students and families. Students and families can visit different tables to learn about a variety of careers in manufacturing, technology, industry, health care and more. There is also plenty of information about education pathways to attain those careers, including high school programs, college degrees, internships and more.
High school career and technical education (CTE) programs in engineering, graphics, computer science, biomedical science and more will also be on display for students and families.
The following is a look at organizations that will be participating in MTI:
More than a dozen programs from McHenry County College's CTE and Health Sciences programs
Three unions (pipefitters; carpenters; and electrical)
Several Manufacturing and Industry Businesses such as: Miller Formless, Fabrik, Scot Forge, Jessup, Smalley, TC Industries, Aptar, Avient, Black Diamond Plumbing and Mechanical, Swiss Automation, and BTM Industries
Health sciences participants include: McHenry Fire Department, A-Tek Ambulance; Northwestern Medicine; Shepherd Premier Senior Living; and First Institute.
See this 2022 video from the MTI event to get a detailed look at all that’s available that evening.
Also in October, the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium is coordinating McHenry County tours of manufacturing facilities for students and families. October is recognized as national Manufacturing Month. Click here to learn more and sign up for tours.
