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JARC Training

JARC provides job training, workforce development, and bundled financial support services.

Initially founded in 1985 to address the loss of manufacturing industry and jobs in the Ravenswood community on the north side of Chicago, JARC’s scope has expanded to offer a range of social, economic and educational services to ensure that people who work do not live in poverty. We provide manufacturing training for job seekers and incumbent workers, in addition to one-on-one tutoring for community residents. Our comprehensive services ensure that low-income and disadvantaged job seekers can obtain living wage employment and achieve self-sufficiently while simultaneously meeting the needs of local manufacturing employers.

10/09/2026

💙 Some people leave a lasting impact from the very moment they walk through our doors. Lacie was one of those people.

From the first moment Lacie stepped into JARC, she inspired the people around her with her determination, spirit, and commitment to building a career in the skilled trades. As a JARC graduate, she became an important part of our community, and her story continues to inspire us today.

In Lacie’s memory, we established the Lacie Hexom Fund to help support the next generation of welders pursuing their careers through JARC.

The fund provides support for our welding trainees, helping them access career training and support services that can make a meaningful difference as they work toward their goals. Lacie believed in creating a future through skilled trades. Through this fund, her legacy continues to open doors for others who are taking that same first step. This Manufacturing Month, we’re honoring Lacie by continuing to invest in the people who are building their futures in manufacturing. 🥹💙

Want to help carry Lacie’s legacy forward? Click here to donate: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/8UhJUfDKA8PmS2Jy3UVUCw

10/07/2026

🏭 JARC is coming to Philadelphia! 🎉We’re excited to officially announce that JARC Philly has found a home!

Our new Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility will be located in Kensington, bringing FREE, hands-on CNC machining and welding training to Philadelphians pursuing family-sustaining careers in advanced manufacturing.

This milestone has been two years in the making, with the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center and partners across Philadelphia’s manufacturing and workforce ecosystem helping us build a strong foundation for .

We’re also excited to co-locate with , a longtime community organization with deep roots in Kensington. Together, we’ll work to create more accessible pathways from the community into skilled manufacturing careers.

As we celebrate Manufacturing Month, we’re reminded that a strong manufacturing industry starts with a strong workforce. JARC Philly will build on the incredible work already happening across the region while helping expand access to the training, credentials, and support people need to launch and advance their careers.

Philadelphia, we’re excited to call you home! 💙

And this is only the beginning. Stay tuned as we continue building JARC Philly and creating new pathways into manufacturing careers across the region.⚙️

10/05/2026

POV: You’re thinking about a career in manufacturing… but you’re not sure what you’d actually learn. 👀

At JARC, trainees get hands-on experience with skills that can lead to careers in advanced manufacturing, including:

⚙️ CNC machining
🔥 Welding

And that’s just the beginning.

Our training is designed to give people the technical skills and support they need to take their next step toward a manufacturing career.

No manufacturing experience? That’s okay. Start here. 👇 Comment “MANUFACTURING” and we’ll send you the link to join one of our orientation sessions and learn more about JARC’s free training programs.

10/01/2026

🏭 Happy Manufacturing Month! Throughout October, we’ll be celebrating the people, skills, partnerships, and opportunities that make manufacturing such an important part of our communities, and sharing the stories of the people building their futures in the industry.

So, what does it take to build a career in manufacturing?

Skills. Opportunity. Support. And a community that believes in you.

At JARC, trainees get more than hands-on training in CNC machining and welding. They also have access to the support they need to navigate their career journey, from employment coaching to resources that help remove barriers along the way.

🎥 To kick off Manufacturing Month, take a look inside and hear directly from our trainees and grads who are building their futures in manufacturing.⚙️

09/22/2026

What a week at IMTS 2026! 🎉 We had an absolute blast connecting with so many incredible people from across the manufacturing industry. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the JARC booth to learn more about our work, share ideas, and talk about the future of manufacturing talent.
We’re also incredibly grateful to SME for giving us the opportunity to be part of the Smartforce Student Summit and for helping us connect with the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

Thank you to everyone who made this IMTS experience so special. We’re energized, grateful, and excited about what’s ahead for JARC and the manufacturing workforce! 🚀

09/18/2026

Last day at ! 🚀

Stop by our booth at the Student Summit before the show wraps up! Come meet the JARC team and get to know more about our Careers in Manufacturing🔥

09/16/2026

We’re excited to welcome two new sponsors of JARC’s 2026 Fall Social! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming American Community Bank & Trust as a Partner-level sponsor and Revolution Workshop as a Friend-level sponsor! 🤝 We’re grateful for their support of this year’s fundraiser and for their investment in JARC’s mission to create pathways to family-sustaining careers through free manufacturing training and career support.

And we’re officially two weeks away! 🎟️ If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the time! Join us for an evening of community, connection, a silent auction, and more, all while supporting JARC’s work.

Grab your tickets today and we’ll see you at the Fall Social! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-social-fundraiser-2026-tickets-1992763944602

09/14/2026

Our Baltimore team recently visited to tour their shipyard, fabrication shop, and machining operations and learn more about the skills and opportunities available in the industry.

We’re excited to explore potential career and apprenticeship pathways for our trainees, and even better, our trainees will have the opportunity to visit the shipyard for a future field trip!

Thank you to the General Ship Repair team for welcoming JARC and sharing your expertise with us. We look forward to staying connected! 🔧⚙️

09/10/2026

The JARC Fall Social is coming up on September 29, and we’re bringing some seriously good silent auction items with us.

🏈 Chicago Bears tickets — $500 value
📸 $1,000 photography gift certificate
🎷 Kingston Mines package — 16 admissions + 16 drinks, $700 value
💆 Marianne Strokirk Salon experience — $300 value
🩰 Joffrey Ballet tickets — $230 value
🎢 Santa’s Village passes— $212 value

And that’s just a preview. 😉

The best part? The silent auction is available exclusively to guests attending the Fall Social in person.

So come enjoy the evening, support JARC, meet fellow supporters, and maybe go home with something amazing. ❤️

📅 September 29, 2026 | 6–9 PM
📍 KOVAL Distillery, Chicago

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-social-fundraiser-2026-tickets-1992763944602

Grab your ticket today!

Address

4432 N Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL
60640

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17737289769

Website

http://www.jarctraining.org/

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