About Us
The Manufacturing Pathways Consortium is composed of manufacturers, educators, and community partners in and near McHenry County, IL, all of whom are working together collaboratively to address the need to secure a talent pipeline of highly-skilled manufacturing employees.
Our membership works towards this goal by increasing awareness of career opportunities within the industry; connecting with educators, students, and parents to debunk outdated myths. The consortium members are working to identify skill gaps in technical and employability skills and develop solutions. Additionally, the consortium is engaged in collaborative hiring practices and provides a pathway to employment for non-traditional talent.
Our Teams
The Consortium’s work is carried out through five dedicated teams. Each team focuses on a specific area and allows members to bring their expertise to the table, drive meaningful projects, and ensure that every initiative moves us closer to our shared mission.
A-TEAM
ALTERNATIVE TALENT PIPELINE
Identifies and facilitates manufacturing career entry opportunities for non-traditional talent, such as justice-impacted individuals, individuals with disabilities and English language learners .
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CAD TEAM
CAREER AWARENESS & DISCOVERY
CAD supports greater awareness of manufacturing careers and career exploration through opportunities such as outreach activities, plant tours, job shadows and work-based learning.
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TEAM METAL
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, TALENT AQUISITION, & LEARNING
Member Engagement, Talent Acquisition, and Learning (METAL) strengthens collaboration among MPC member companies to attract, engage and grow manufacturing talent across the region.
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Marketing and communications promotes the efforts of the MPC to the community through a variety of marketing channels and techniques.
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GOVERNANCE & STEERING
Governance and steering provides strategic leadership to MPC, overseeing team alignment, membership and onboarding.
Mission Statement
Dedicated to fostering collaborative efforts among members to support a sustained talent pipeline supplying industry in and around McHenry County through cooperative action and shared resources, we:
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Elevate awareness of diverse career pathways
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Cultivate essential technical and non-technical skills
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Foster collaborative hiring practices
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Recognize the value of non-traditional talent
Vision Statement
The Manufacturing Pathways Consortium envisions a future where the growth and prosperity of the manufacturing sector is secured by a pipeline of skilled talent.