Join us on July 9 for our "At the Crossroads of Education and Industry" Summit

Waubonsee is closing the talent gap faster with short-term training from top experts. Get real-world, hands-on, credentialed learning you can use right now to build your career momentum – and a competitive workforce for makers with vision. 

We’ll explore: 

⚙️ How micro-credentials upskill workers quickly and standardize quality excellence
⚙️ Panel discussion on the latest industry and education trends 
⚙️ The role of Industrial Maintenance on manufacturing competitiveness 
⚙️ Breakout sessions on micro-credentials, Amatrol technology, and lab tours  
⚙️ PLUS, you’ll be shaping workforce development by sharing ideas with peers 

RSVP Below

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Plano Campus

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100 Waubonsee Drive
Plano, IL 60545

Plano Campus building

Event Schedule

Wednesday, July 9 at Plano Campus
Time Session Speakers/Notes
9:00 – 9:15 AM Sign In, Refreshments & Networking All participants
9:15 – 9:30 AM Welcome from the Host & Agenda Overview Dr. Brian Knetl, Waubonsee Community College
9:30 – 10:30 AM Panel Discussion Kathy Gilmore (Valley Industrial Association) – Moderator
  • Jesse Brady, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)
  • Peter Skoda, Freudenberg Household Products
  • Ne’Keisha Stepney, Waubonsee Community College
  • Andrew Limoges, MSI Express
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions All audience participates
  • SACA Credentials – Jim Wall, SACA
  • Amatrol/E-Learning Curriculum – Jason Everett, Amatrol
  • Lab Tour – Tom Bohr, MOSS & Paul Smith, Waubonsee Instructor
12:00 – 12:15 PM Q&A / Closing Remarks Suzanne Markin, Waubonsee Community College
12:30 – 1:30 PM Roundtable Discussion over Lunch Limited seats available, advanced RSVP required