Manufacturing jobs in Chicago get a spotlight through a program for high school students Companies opened their doors to promote manufacturing as part of an initiative led by World Business Chicago.

Jamari Jackson, a senior at Kenwood Academy High School, is among Chicago-area students who have started their own streetwear brands, selling the clothes to classmates and others across the country.

Chicago high school students chat with Drift Net founder Aaron Coles ... After the trip to Drift Net, students also toured the manufacturing facilities of Paket Corp. and National Safety Apparel.