Chair Tiffany Rotondo presided over the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:33 a.m. Roll call was taken and a membership quorum was present.
Members Present
Dan Allen
Kevin Bass
Penny Clancy
Jane Clark
Dan Deasy
Michelle Einfelt
Jeff Feucht
Jim Gamache
Debbie Gaspari
Calvin Giles
Beatris Gonzalez
Ian Hardie
Tamryn Hennessy
TJ Jarman
Mary Keating
Marilyn Liwanag
Tiffany Rotondo
Darlene Ruscitti
Barb Szczepaniak
Bernie Szczepanski
Christine Torres
Tom Wendorf
Kate Wollensak
Members Absent
Greg Bedalov
Joe Cassidy
Laura Crawford
Patty Ryan Vincent
Mike Kish
Others Present
Jamie Brown
Lisa Schvach
David Sabathne
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Review of June 24, 2020 minutes
Motion by Tom Wendorf
Second by Marilyn Liwanag
All ayes via roll call vote
Motion APPROVED
Fiscal Report
Lisa presented the fiscal report. This report reflects the remaining expenditures from the PY19 grant. All required benchmarks set by DCEO were met. Additional grants include the Trade Grant, CSBG, Tollway Grant, IE COVID grant money for small businesses and the Disaster Recovery Grant.
OSO Report
Dave presented the One-Stop-Operator report. He explained the numbers were lower in June due to the fact that the application was posted on the website. Dave also noted that traffic to the center has remained constant, there has not been a spike in inquires to the center.
WARN Report
Jamie presented the WARN Report. There has not been much change to the report in the last few months. Two of the local hotels have gone from furlough to permanent layoff, the Rapid Response Liaison is working to connect the the HR departments, It's evident that this report is not reflective of all the layoffs. Lisa is working with DECO to address this issue and provide the local areas with assistance in reaching companies.
workNet DuPage Update
Lisa shared a presentation including unemployment statistics, local DuPage County unemployment rates by city, review of PY20 allocation and additional grants, and the centers response to COVID.
Supportive Service Policy Update
The policy has an added provision of laptop loan services. The center has procured laptops to loan if a participant does not have access to the appropriate technology to attend an online training program.
Motion to approve by Mary Keating
Second by Kate Wollensak
All ayes via roll call vote
Motion APPROVED
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
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Peek Inside: At this location, we offer our customers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, from CNC machining all the way to complete product assembly and fulfillment.
Fun fact about our company: a robot works right alongside our machinists to produce parts with quality and efficiency!
You would like to work at our company if
you are interested in the wide range of evolving technologies, processes and creativity that go into the world of modern manufacturing.
In the next year, we expect to hire CNC machinists
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma and vocational or technical training in machining. We offer additional on-the-job training once a new machinist with the foundational skills and experience joins the team so they can continue to master their craft.
Our best machinists have: a passion about the art and science that goes into taking a raw piece of metal or plastic and forming it into a high-precision design.
CNC Machinists From this position, you could grow into
Master Machinist
Machining Business Manager
Owner of your own machining business
In the next year, we expect to hire Assembly Operators
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma, a mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and closely follow processes and work instructions.
Our best assembly operators are eager learners and pay attention to details. They enjoy working on different types of mechanical work every day.
Assembly Operators From this position, you could grow into
lead operator
supervisor
manufacturing manager
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Company Name: The Jel Sert Company
DuPage Location: West Chicago, IL
Total number of employees in DuPage: 900 during peak season
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The Jel Sert Company is a leading manufacturer of food and beverage products. For the past 20 years, our team has been dedicated to establishing an exemplary manufacturing infrastructure that supports the needs of some of the world’s largest Consumer Packaged Goods and pharmaceutical companies.
Jel Sert is committed to providing employees with development opportunities as we are invested in their long term success and advancement within the organization. An individual development plan assists employees in career and personal development and allows employees to reach short and long term career goals.
You would like to work at our company because
We are committed to attracting the best talent and developing our employees to exceed their potential. Our employees take pride in their work and are always looking for ways to contribute their ideas, skills, experience, and passion. We reward and value creativity, professionalism, teamwork, honesty, and longevity.
In the next year, we expect to hire 2-3 technicians
To get this job, you typically need a Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with electrical, hydraulics, programming, and mechanical PLCs is required.
We pay $2.00 per hour shift differential for all time worked on 3rd shift. *Rate of pay depends on one’s experience, education, and skills.
Our best technicians have: Strong mechanical and electrical skills Additionally, someone that takes pride in their work, is honest, creative in their ideas, and works as a professional in a team environment.
All Technicians are sent to College of DuPage for classes. Technicians are scheduled for a series of six mechanical and six electrical classes. Classes are during work hours, so Technicians are paid for their time in class. We adjust their hours to spend half their shift on the floor and the balance in the class. Jel Sert pays for this training which includes classroom and lab work. All Technicians are involved in this training despite their experience level.
TECHNICIAN
From this position, you could grow into
