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About the Internship Program
This program was funded with Workforce Investment Act
grants provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity through the Chicago Cook
Workforce Partnership.
Business & Career Services, Incorporated (BCS), an
Arlington Heights, IL based job training provider, created
the Manufacturing Careers Internship Program in 2011.
BCS teams up with local manufacturers to manage this
innovative program that prepares youth for long-term career
opportunities in manufacturing. BCS has partnered with OAI
to bring this successful program to the Chicago Southland.
The Illinois workNet Center and Business and Career Services Inc.
provides equal access to all job seekers. For specifc access information
or accommodation requests please email: contact@bcsillinois.org
Winner Innovation Award
from the Illinois Workforce Partnership
Calumet Manufacturing Careers
Internship Program
What Employers are Saying
I think the program is important for preparing
young people for career paths, and employers like
us beneft greatly. Eric Smith, Director HR, Hoffer Plastic
Calumet
Manufacturing Careers
Internship Program
Innovative public-private
partnership creates
a pipeline of
entry-level workers
You cant package that kind of employee
attitude. We found an intern whose willingness
and eagerness to learn along with his
preparation has landed him a full-time job here.
Richard Gilchrist, President, Felsomat USA
Its a great opportunity to get involved and
make a valuable contribution to a worthy
and impactful program.
Doug Pierce, Education Manager, DMG Mori
For more information contact:
Fabrice Bonvoisin
President, FB International, LLC
312.236.5555
fbonvoisin@fbintllc.com

I am a frm believer that the best candidates

are home grown. Its diffcult to fnd someone
that has the exact experience doing what
we do and its important to give motivated,
hard workers and quick learners a chance at
a promising career.
Matt Eggemeyer, Chief Operating Offcer,
Keats Manufacturing
The program is good for the industry because
it exposes youth to the diversity of people
and career paths in manufacturing. The MCIP
program is professional and easy to work with.
Steve Fuller, Field Sales Manager,
Machinery and Tooling Supply

MCIP Program Elements

A 3-week Manufacturing Boot Camp
prepares participants for the reality of
personal responsibility and accountability.
A 10-hr. OSHA Safety Training and
Certifcation.
Manufacturing Ambassadors provide
industry tours and peer-to-peer
presentations.
Selection process allows interns and
employers to meet and determine best ft.
Internship allows interns to get their feet
wet and hands dirty to see if they are
ready to start a career in manufacturing.
Industry Recognition Event helps improve
the image of manufacturing by recognizing
both the interns and the contributions of
participating employers. Past Recognition
Events have attracted over 100 parents,
teachers, counselors, potential interns
and elected offcials at the local, state and
federal level.
MCIP Goals
Recruit and create a pipeline of motivated
young adults to enter manufacturing and
manufacturing-related education and training.
Provide valuable information and experience
in manufacturing careers.
Encourage additional training and education
needed in the industry.
Expose participants to manufacturing through
paid work experience.
Enhance the image of manufacturing.
MCIP Partnerships
The MCIP is a turn-key program that builds and
leverages alliances with local organizations
including:
Manufacturers
Industry Associations and Organizations
Community Colleges
Workforce Investment Boards and Youth
Service Providers
Economic Development Organizations
The Manufacturing Career Internship
Program (MCIP) is an industry-driven
program designed to help employers
fnd and hire young adults interested
in manufacturing.
Opportunity to fnd and train motivated
entry-level employees.
No commitment required to hire intern
after internship.
The MCIP internship is a paid internship
no charge to employers.
BCS (as the employer of record) pays
wages to the interns and covers payroll and
liability insurance during the internship.
We cant fnd enough qualifed
workers. This program provides
a valuable pipeline of
employees.
Tom Henry, Manager, Sandvik Coromat

80% completed the internship.

70% are now employed or attending
post secondary education.
50% are employed full-time
in the manufacturing industry.
MCIP Program Results
Benefts of MCIP to Employers