Students, industry connect at Elk Grove manufacturing expo
Students from around Northwest suburbs mixed with leaders in the manufacturing industry Monday at the 2016 Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo at Elk Grove High School.
The expo allowed students and manufacturers to connect with exhibitors from various industries, including precision machining, plastics, electronics and industrial services. Three fortunate students were awarded $500 scholarships from the Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership.
Elk Grove is home to the largest industrial park in the country with more than 62 million square feet of inventory, according to organizers.
Rudy Chavez of Tinley Park, left, talks with Michael Goeringer of Arc-Tronics at the Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo. The event allowed students and manufactuers to see exhibitors for various industries.
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Vendors were set up in the field house at Elk Grove High School on Monday during the 2016 Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo.
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Ron Luken of Aurora, left, talks with Jennifer O'Leary of Metal Impact during the 2016 Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo at Elk Grove High School Monday.
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