The Rock River Valley Tooling & Machining Association (RRVTMA) will host its 2026 Apprentice Graduation on Wednesday, May 27, celebrating the next generation of skilled trades professionals across the Stateline region. As the local chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association, RRVTMA is committed to advancing manufacturing through education, apprenticeship, and workforce development.
Graduating apprentices will earn journeyman credentials in their respective programs, representing years of hands-on training, technical education, and on-the-job experience in high-demand manufacturing careers.
The event will take place from 5–8 p.m. at the Illinois Bank & Trust Pavilion at Aldeen Golf Course in Rockford. The evening will include a social hour, dinner, and formal recognition of graduates with Rock Valley College. Tickets are available through RRVTMA, with advance registration required.
