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.
Policy Committee Meeting: March 23, 2023
The Success Network Policy Committee’s 2023 Q1 meeting discussed emerging legislation and promising work.
2023 Conference: Accelerating Equitable Success
Explore resources, photos, and recordings from the 10th annual conference.
Student Advisory Council: Winter 2023 Meeting
SAC members provided thoughtful insights on their course selection and advising experiences, plus shared their perspectives on high school graduation, college enrollment, and community college remediation data from the Illinois School Report Card.
Data Deep Dive: January 25, 2023
The 2023 Data Deep Dive reviewed secondary measures and postsecondary transition data.
2022 In Review
In 2022, the Success Network expanded its reach and impact through thoughtful convenings, engagement with students, new supports and funding opportunities for Leadership Communities, and the launch of a new policy committee.
Launch Meeting: December 14, 2022
At the first meeting of the Success Network Policy Committee, topics included Illinois Report Card data, key policy changes from 2022, and a discussion of policy priorities and promising local practices.
Vermilion Advantage, Skyepack Partner for Career Awareness
This fall, Vermilion Advantage partnered with Skyepack to bring knowledge of local jobs to area students. Nearly 18 months ago, Tim Dudley and Nicole Van Hyfte from Vermilion Advantage were in Lafayette, Indiana, where they heard about a locally based company and their relationship with the Lafayette community. That company was Skyepack. As Skyepack CEO […]
Agriculture Career Expo Held in Vandalia
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter in Vandalia hosted a Career Expo on November 10. They had 17 booths at the fair and discussed various career choices in the agriculture field. Vandalia CUSD #203 submitted an application to ISBE for the College and Career Pathways Endorsement in education.