Closing the Gap for Equitable Outcomes: OneGoal Postsecondary Leadership Network
On April 24, 2023, OneGoal and its partner school districts shared how they’re improving students’ postsecondary readiness and eliminating equity gaps by increasing college and career opportunities for all graduates.
Exploring Career Pathways and Essential Skills in Today’s Workforce: Connecting Education and Employers to Enhance the Student Experience
On April 17, 2023, leaders from the Sauk Valley region shared how the six-session Certificate of Employability Workshop is leveraging local employers to support career exploration.
Evanston Township High School to Build $1.2M Health Science Center
Evanston Township High School and the ETHS Foundation have announced plans to build a state-of-the-art health science center, directly supporting health sciences pathway students learn more about their career opportunities while gaining essential skills.
Lessons from the Learner Voice about the Student Success Movement
This webinar from April 10, 2023, shares findings from an opinion poll research project about learner perceptions of the value of education in the United States, from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Career Expo to Launch in Vermilion County
On April 28, Vermilion Advantage and DACC will host the first annual Career Expo at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville. The event will feature a host of employers from all career clusters.
Starved Rock Region Students Attend Building Trades Career Fair
The Illinois Valley Building Trades Career Fair hosted 350 students to learn about apprenticeship and career opportunities.
Encouraging Future Educators in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs
In cooperation with the Northwest Educational Council for Student Success (NECSS), around 450 students from over a dozen area schools attended a “Future Educators Conference” at Harper College in Palatine Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Central Illinois High Schoolers Connect with Regional Companies for Career Development
5,000 students in the Greater Peoria area are attending the CareerSpark You’re Hired, a multi-industry career hiring fair event which launched virtually February 2, 2023 and will continue through June 19, 2023. This on-demand expo for high school students provides numerous exhibits showcasing our region’s diverse companies in healthcare, manufacturing, business, agriculture and more.
Evanston’s Job Shadow Program Doubles
This year, 56 students are participating, with 20 employers hosting students, doubling the participation from last year for both students and employers.
Accelerating Career Connections in Aurora
The Aurora Regional Chamber is implementing the Career Accelerator Grant program, which has supported over 50 community college students with funds for books, course materials, gas cards, and other resources.