Mark Denzler, President & CEO at Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, posted recently about the growth of manufacturing academies in Illinois.
Years ago, the IMA worked with Illinois state government to get two academies off the ground. “Today, another huge step has been taken with the announcement that Illinois will allocate $24 million to establish six new Manufacturing Training Academies located on community college campuses in downstate regions.”
This is a commendable approach, and the cooperation of state government, community colleges, and the manufacturers association shows how business and government should work together.