Attend this FREE career exploration event, and experience:
Special Keynote Speaker: Janet Davies of ABC 7-Chicago
Join Janet from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the Luecht Conference Center to learn about using your passion to inspire your career path.
About Janet
Janet Davies joined ABC 7 Chicago as a reporter in August 1984. In addition to her feature and entertainment segments, which appear on ABC 7 News, Davies is the host and executive producer of 190 North a multiple Emmy award winning Chicago-based entertainment and lifestyle program. Debuting in July of 1998, 190 North is the longest running magazine program in Chicago broadcasting history. She also hosts “Janet Davies Interviews" a web chat show with iconic Chicagoans.
Demonstrations by local businesses and MCC educational divisions such as:
- Manufacturing and Engineering/Robotics
- Culinary and Hospitality
- Health Professions
- Public Services
- Business
- Sustainability
- Special presentations on finding the right career for you
- Food
- Children’s activities
- And more!
Participating companies/organizations to date include:
- Alten Farms Inc.
- APICS Highlands Chapter
- Blue Door Media
- The Care of Trees
- Crystal Lake Fire Department
- Crystal Lake Police Department
- Eagle Training Services
- Exemplar
- Express Employment Professionals
- ExpressPros
- Fortune Fish
- Interior Tropical Gardens
- JA Frate
- Knaack
- National Career Readiness Certification
- Scot Forge
- SweetPea Cakes
- Thirsty Whale
- YORK LandDesign
- Woodstock Fire Department
Kids Zone activities* will include:
- Making Balloon-Powered Hover Helicopters
- Marshmallow Catapult
- Enviroscape
- Electrical Circuitry
- Helicopter Drop
- Marshmallow and Spaghetti Tower (for older kids)
- Art Station (for younger kids)
*All activities are well organized, safe and managed by an instructor.
Sponsored by:
- Northwest Herald
- Star 105.5
Hosted by McHenry County College, in partnership with all McHenry County School Districts, the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation and the Workforce Investment Board.