People, passion and purpose. These are the pillars that drive Skills for Chicagoland’s Future. They are also the way change happens, and we cannot continue to be happy with barriers to employment impeding anyone from attaining a quality job. This video debuted on October 4, 2023 at Skills for Chicagoland’s Future’s Annual Employment Champions Breakfast […]
Freedman Seating Company is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected, valued, appreciated, and takes ownership of their work. Our revised core values are our foundation for a strong and unified community.
Marvin Herrera, Manufacturing Engineering Technician and Adjunct Instructor at Daley College discusses welding automation capabilities at Freedman Seating and manufacturing career paths. Freedman Seating utilizes robotic welding setups from Vectis Automation and Yaskawa Motoman. Jordy (Daley College – Chicago City Colleges) and Desiree (Chicago Women in Trades) share how they started in welding and […]
During this season, Freedman Seating takes time to reflect upon the good things we have…like our partnership with you! We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the trust you have placed in us. Watch a special thank you message from Team Freedman. It’s the season of giving. In lieu of holiday gifts, we […]
“I love being hands on. That’s how I learn.” Deandre Smith, Assembler, reflects on how he got started in manufacturing what it’s like to work as an assembler at Freedman Seating. Learn more about careers at freedmanseating.com/careers. Learn more about Manufacturing Day at creatorswanted.org.
“I walked in the door as a kid right out of high school looking for a job. 24 years later, I’ve had a career in manufacturing.” Christy Nunes, Director of Operations, reflects on why she loves manufacturing and the significance of Women’s History Month.
Micheal Caldwell reflects Black History Month and what motivates him to be his best version.
Members of Manufacturing Renaissance, Torres Hughes & Dee Dee Jones interview Craig Freedman on the importance of manufacturing. This program was recorded on August 27, 2019 at Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).
We are honored to be featured as the leader in Workforce Development by Safer Foundation. FSC believes in equal opportunity employment for the betterment of the individual, his/her family and the community.
Skills has placed over 5,000 unemployed and underemployed job seekers in six years, and the stories of individuals impacted by these efforts are truly inspiring. Hear from Jacori and Sheila (Assembler, Freedman Seating) and about Skills’ strategic goals for years to come! This video debuted on October 5, 2018 at Skills’ 4th Annual Employment Champions […]
Tonce shares her experience learning to weld with the Jane Addams Resource Corporation and ultimately landing a job with Freedman Seating!
Two Freedman Seating co-workers were featured on Windy City Live where they shared their inspiring weight loss journey. Muriel and Constance met at our in-house gym, managed by Trodo, and have bonded together to lose an amazing 180 pounds over a year-and-a-half!