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Proud Member of the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium

Manufacturing Pathways is a Consortium composed of manufacturers, educators, and community partners, who are collaborating to secure a talent pipeline of highly-skilled manufacturing employees.

To do so, the Consortium raises awareness of career opportunities within the industry; connecting with educators, students, and parents, and debunking outdated myths about the industry.

Consortium members are working to identify technical and employability skill gaps, and develop solutions. Additionally, the consortium engages in collaborative hiring practices, and provides a pathway to employment for non-traditional talent.

Recent News from ‘McH Thrive’

MCC offers a sneak peek of its new Foglia CATI center

Aug 28, 2024

Close out summer with fun at the LITH Summer Sunset Festival!

Aug 21, 2024

Summer student manufacturing internship program a smashing success once again

Aug 13, 2024

Explore McHenry County

Strategically located on the Illinois/Wisconsin border, McHenry County lies in the center of the Chicago, Milwaukee and Rockford business triangle provding the transportation, labor and utility benefits of the Chicagoland region. WIth a solid financial structure, abundant open land and move-in ready business parks, McHenry County boasts an educated and skilled workforce to serve vibrant, innovative and expanding industries.

28 Communities

Algonquin
Barrington Hills
Bull Valley
Cary
Crystal Lake
Fox Lake
Fox River Grove
Greenwood
Harvard
Hebron
Holiday Hills
Huntley
Island Lake
Johnsburg
Lake in the Hills
Lakemoor
Lakewood
Marengo
McCullom Lake
McHenry
Oakwood Hills
Prairie Grove
Richmond
Ringwood
Spring Grove
Union
Woodstock
Wonder Lake

Companies Are Choosing McHenry County

Advanced Manufacturing

Agricultural

Chemical

Information Technology

Plastics

Contact Us!

Our team is ready to assist you with any business relocation or expansion need.
Mark Piekos

Mark Piekos

Executive Director
815-276-6397

James Sitko

Regional Project Director
815-861-7304

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Big City Access with Small Town Benefits

Strategically located on the Illinois/Wisconsin border, McHenry County lies in the center of the Chicago, Milwaukee and Rockford business triangle providing the transportation, labor and utility benefits of the Chicagoland region. With a solid financial structure, abundant open land and move-in ready business parks, McHenry County boasts an educated and skilled workforce to serve vibrant, innovative and expanding industries.