Save the date!
March 22, 2024 • 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arrive by 8:15, program starts at 8:30 am.
Gateway’s SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant

If you’ve ever considered a career in manufacturing or a trade like welding, HVAC, plumbing or electrical, you don’t want to miss this event. You’ll be able to explore a wide range of in-demand, high-paying careers that promise job security, stability and success!

• Learn about manufacturing and skilled trades
• Meet and network with employers at the Employer Expo
• Get a taste of the trades with hands-on activities
• Take a photo with “Rosie the Riveter”
• Complete a scavenger hunt and win awesome prizes
• Hear from women in the field, including a message from keynote speaker Heather Paullin, plant controller at Silgan Containers

The event is limited to the first 100 participants, so reserve your spot now!

All are welcome to attend.

Schedule

8-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast
8:30-8:40 a.m. – Welcome message from Gateway President and CEO Dr. Ritu Raju
8:40-8:55 a.m. – Keynote by Heather Paulin of Silgan Containers
9-9:30 a.m. – Employer panel
9:30-10 a.m. – Employee panel
10:05 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Employer Expo, which includes networking and hands-on activities
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30-1 p.m. – Wrap up and prizes

Sponsors

• AbbVie
• ATS Automation – Life Science Systems Chicago
• Caterpillar
• Charter Manufacturing
• Eaton
• Furlani
• Gene Haas Foundation/ HFP Outlet
• HFI Fluid Power Products
• Horizon Machining
• Hydro-Thermal Corporation
• Krones, Inc.
• Lavelle Industries
• Meet and network with employers at the Employer Expo
• Paper Machinery Corp.
• Penske
• Penske Truck Leasing
• Postorino Construction Finishes
• Rite-Hite Holdings
• SC Johnson
• Southshore Heating and Hydronics
• Tapco
• WKRP

Questions? Contact Josh Vollendorf at vollendorfj@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062.