JARC Training

06/03/2026

📣 Calling all Chicago residents! We're excited to invite you to volunteer and support our community. 💙 Through Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Grant Program, every hour volunteered helps JARC earn $15/hour in funding 🙌

🎉 On Tap (July 18–19): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4CA5A82EA7FE3-63816237-ravenswood #/

🎨 ArtWalk (Sept 12–13):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4CA5A82EA7FE3-63816279-ravenswood #/

Sign up & note you’re volunteering on behalf of Jane Addams Resource Corporation! Let’s make an impact together 💪✨

06/02/2026

🏭 Ready to launch your career in manufacturing?

JARC offers FREE manufacturing training programs to help you gain in-demand skills and prepare for great career opportunities. 💼 Stipends may be available and vary based on funding and location.

📅 Sign up for our upcoming orientation session at www.JARCtraining.org to learn more!

👏 Special thanks to our friends at for supporting our programs!

05/28/2026

What an incredible day at the Grand Opening of our new welding space at JARC Baltimore! 🔥⚙️ We are beyond grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting expansion and the future opportunities it will create for our community. Thanks to your support, we are now able to train even more people through our Welding Program and continue creating pathways to life-changing careers.

A very special shout out to Kay, our amazing Welding Director, and Karen-Michelle, JARC Baltimore Site Director, for their leadership, dedication, and hard work in making this vision a reality.

We also want to sincerely thank our funders, Maryland Energy Administration, , and Maryland Department of Labor, whose support made this expansion possible.

And huge thanks to our incredible partners at and for their invaluable support, generosity, and commitment throughout this project.

To everyone who attended, supported, encouraged, and helped make this day so special, THANK YOU! The turnout was incredible, and we are so excited for what’s ahead for JARC Baltimore and our trainees. 💙

05/27/2026

Rain didn’t stop the connections being made today at the 2026 Annual Reentry and Resource Fair at The Factory, hosted by the Flowers Whiting Initiative ( )

Stephen Johnson, one of our Community Outreach Specialists, represented Maryland Wellness and connected with community members and partners dedicated to supporting successful reentry and workforce development. He was also glad to see Mary Davis and Ron Brandes from JARC Workforce Training and Development, in attendance.

Thank you to the Flowers Whiting Initiative for hosting this important event and to everyone who came out despite the weather to support resources, opportunities, and stronger community connections.

05/26/2026

Ever wonder what it’s actually like to train for a career in manufacturing?
At JARC, your day could look like:
🔧 Hands-on welding or CNC training
👨‍🏭 Learning from experienced instructors
🤝 Getting support with job placement, transportation, and financial assistance.

📍 Now enrolling North Lawndale residents

👉 Sign up for our next Orientation Session: https://jarctraining.org/locations/locations-chicago/

📌 Write “North Lawndale” in the comments section

Explore job training programs, career support, and employment opportunities at JARC.

05/20/2026

Big congratulations to our trainee Ryan! 🎉This week, Ryan started a new role at our partner employer as a CNC Machinist. We’re thrilled to see him put his skills into action and take this exciting next step in his career!👏 Way to go, Ryan, we are so proud of you!

Would you like to hire our graduates? Partner with us to connect with skilled, job-ready talent. 👉 https://jarctraining.org/startforpartnership/

05/18/2026

Calling all North Lawndale (Chicago) residents, if you’ve been thinking about your next step, this could be it!

JARC is offering FREE career training in:
⚙️ Welding
⚙️ CNC Machining

No experience needed. Just commitment.

We support you every step of the way with:
✔ Job placement assistance
✔ Transportation support
✔ Financial coaching
✔ Industry-recognized credentials

This isn’t just a program, it’s a pathway to a stable career.

👉 Get started here: www.jarctraining.org

(Write “North Lawndale” in the comments section)

This $50 bonus is a one-time incentive available while supplies last. It is exclusively offered to residents of North Lawndale, Chicago.

05/13/2026

Thinking about a new career? Your future could start at JARC! 💥 Listen to welding graduate Erica share her journey and experience in the program. 🔧✨

05/07/2026

Join us for the Grand Opening of our expanded welding space as we unveil brand-new welding booths designed to expand training opportunities for Baltimore residents and strengthen pathways into high-demand careers.

In the photos, you’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the work currently happening in the space as we get everything ready for this exciting next chapter.

Come celebrate with us in May 21st at 11:00 am, take a tour of the facility, connect with our team and community partners, and enjoy desserts and refreshments throughout the event. 🍰🤝

📍 RSVP is required to attend: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ruhawkg

We can’t wait to open our doors and share this milestone with you!

05/05/2026

We are so proud of our trainees at JARC RI! 💙Ashley is building real-world skills in the CNC machine, while Andy is mentoring on the shop floor, guiding Pedro and Tobin as they learn more about manufacturing.

If you’re ready to start your own career in manufacturing, visit www.jarctraining.org
and sign up for our upcoming orientation session to get started! 🤩⚙