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Projections show that the fastest growing jobs are in manufacturing, wholesale and the trades — 15-20% between now and 2026 — according to the latest study, Di Ciaula noted. According to Paula Price, owner and president of Batir Architecture in St. Charles, who also heads the Chamber’s CCRD group, one area many chamber members have voiced frustration with is the lack of young people going into the trades. “The trades are really good opportunities for people who want to work with their hands or maybe run a small business,” Price said. “Our target audience is middle and high school kids who maybe don’t have a career direction they want to explore other than a four-year university degree.” The program’s video presentation will feature 5- to 7-minute stories in which tradespeople share what their daily routines look like. “There is good income potential available to people who want to work in the trades,” Price said. Participating trades include HVAC, plumbing, steel, construction supervisors and managers, general contractors, carpentry, drywall, concrete construction, welding, office interiors and more. The Chamber has spent the last couple years supporting Manufacturing Month in October through a partnership with the schools with videos of manufacturers across different industries, along with panel discussions, making students more aware of what jobs are in manufacturing. “We’re taking those lessons learned and applying them to the trades,” Di Ciaula said. On May 12, a week after the launch, a Zoom-type virtual panel discussion with students and representatives of the different trades will take place. The program will be available to high schools and middle schools throughout Northern Kane County that feed into Elgin Community College. “I also highly encourage the community at large to take a look and participate,” Di Ciaula said. “Our goal is really raising awareness of the opportunities for careers in these trades, which: A. Do not require a fouryear degree; B. Are actually quality, goodpaying jobs; and C. There’s a demand for,” Di Ciaula said. “We’re trying to create opportunities for students to realize there are other opportunities available, and what skills do I need, what’s my approach, and how do I learn more. That’s the spirit of it all.”

For more details visit: https://stcharleschamber.com/TradesDay

2021 Annual Golf Outing

AUG. 2 at The Royal Fox Country Club

This major events offers breakfast, prizes, golf, cocktails, reception, raffles and awards. This event provides opportunity to network and build relationships within our greater St. Charles community.

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New chamber program....................................................................................1 Important dates ............................................................................................... 3 Mayor transition ............................................................................................... 4 St. Charles Chamber Board of Directors ................................................... 5 Why be a member............................................................................................ 5 Library renovations .......................................................................................... 7 New chamber members................................................................................. 7 Artist Call............................................................................................................ 9 Celebrating St. Charles successes during COVID-19 ............................ 10

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