Chicago MRC Highlighted in City's Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs

According to the 60-page report authored by World Business Chicago, "Chicago-based manufacturers... could better flourish if they had more workers with the right skills, more research and development support, and a better perception of manufacturing among students, prospective employees, and parents. They would also profit greatly if Chicago and the region would clearly commit to meaningful support of the local manufacturing economy...

"A number of organizations are also beginning to address manufacturers' expressed need for skilled workers. The Chicago Manufacturing Renaissance Council (CMRC) has partnered with the Chicago Public Schools to create Austin Polytechnic Academy, the first high school in the nation to afford its graduates NIMS certification. CMRC has also proposed an Austin Manufacturing Innovation Park, which would combine R&D and training facilities based on European models."

For more information, check out the February 2012 issue of the Chicago MRC newsletter. Highlights include:

• New Resolution to Guide City Policy  
• Wave of NIMS Accreditations in Illinois  
• Fueling National Manufacturing Renaissance  
• Austin Polytech Continues to Gain Broad Support