Lake County Partners

We just wrapped up our September celebration of National Workforce Development Month, and now it's time to kick off October and Manufacturing Month. According to the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Illinois is the fourth largest manufacturing state in the U.S. based on output. This month provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate the present and future makers across our great state and to learn more about manufacturing's rich legacy and robust ecosystem. According to Lake County Partners, manufacturing generates more than?$48 billion?in economic output each year in Lake County and employs?one in seven?private-sector workers.

Manufacturing Month is here, and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate in Lake County while tapping into talent and connecting with industry leaders. With an array of events geared towards showcasing best practices, engaging the next generation, and bringing students and employers together, there is something for everyone this October. The festivities will cap off with the formal establishment of a new Manufacturing Alliance at the College of Lake County to provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and success in Lake County.?It's the perfect time to learn more and get involved... #manufacturing #ManufacturingMonth #advancedmanufacturing #Chicagoland #talent #education #madeinLakeCounty https://lnkd.in/guZq8m29

This is outstanding news and recognition for our Helix51 company: U.P. Oncolytics . Congrats to Neurosurgeon and co-founder/CEO Dr. Richard Rovin and CSO/co-founder Dr. Parvez Akhtar . This is a deadly disease desperately needing new solutions .

Three researchers at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science have been awarded $9.8 million in funding from The National Institutes of Health for groundbreaking projects in brain function, cancer, and parasitic infections. The recipients, Dr. Jeremy Amiel Rosenkranz, Dr. Rahul Vijay, and Dr. Weihang "Valerie" Chai, will use the grants to advance their work in areas such as amygdala plasticity, immune mechanisms in malaria, and genome stability in cancer and rare genetic disorders. With life science leadership of the magnitude at Rosalind Franklin University, Lake County continues to lead in scientific discovery, innovation and healthcare that will benefit outcomes and improve quality of life across the globe. We offer an enthusiastic congratulations to the researchers on this significant milestone. https://lnkd.in/gs-X5xdz

A new $3.5 million equity grant is going to help the College of Lake County fuel clean energy jobs - giving businesses a reliable pipeline of talent to support EV technology, HVAC, energy efficiency and more. This grant will not only support training for 200 people - it's also going to help the community achieve its sustainability goals too. #sustainability #greendevelopment #EV #HVAC #technology #education #communitycollege #workforcedevelopment #talent #training https://hubs.li/Q02R8rZ60

Lake County Partners has been an amazing partner to get the word out about our bioscience entrepreneurial efforts in the region to create and foster new companies with novel approaches to diagnosing and treating life-threatening and debilitating diseases!

With representation in research, aerospace, technology, healthcare, legal and manufacturing, Lake County companies have once again topped Crain's Chicago Business' annual list of the best places to work in Chicagoland. Congratulations to Advanced Clinical, Setna iO, Prominence Advisors, Trustmark, Buckley Fine, LLC and Office Revolution on leveraging local talent to cultivate exceptional workplaces and add to Lake County's high quality of life. #business #Chicagoland #bestplacestowork #research #healthcare #aerospace #tech #legal #manufacturing https://hubs.li/Q02R0G8-0

It's been another major month for business in Lake County, with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science announcing the entry of 5 new biotech startups at the Helix 51 incubator. We sit down with Michael S. Rosen to discuss the success as the incubator celebrates its 5th anniversary. We're also gearing up for the launch of several important initiatives that will connect employers with local talent, including: ?? The new Career Navig8 program to be hosted by Dr. Michael Karner, with assistance from Gina Schuyler, and the Lake County Regional Office of Education on October 30th; and, ?? The College of Lake County's Manufacturing Month event series and Manufacturing Alliance kickoff, with leadership from Ali O'Brien and Karen Trush. See how to engage and help shape the next generation of Lake County talent while creating a talent pipeline for your business here: https://lnkd.in/gDsg-j6N

The latest National Blue Ribbon Schools List is out, and of the 18 schools recognized in Illinois, 3 are in Lake County! This year, the U.S. Department of Education is honoring Lake Zurich High School, Lake Zurich Middle School and Oak Grove School for their outstanding academic achievement and mastery of best practices in education. The schools represent the impressive fabric of Lake County schools because they hold students to high standards and support them through meaningful learning and opportunities that set them up for success in the workplace. Education continues to set Lake County apart when it comes to talent, and this national recognition is further proof of it. Learn more here... #education #school #blueribbonschool #workforcedevelopment #careerpathways https://lnkd.in/gc8izEv