Career Pathways in Action in District 214
D214 highlights work-based learning experiences for students in the law and culinary arts pathways.
Greater Peoria Piloting Talent Pipeline Management Process
The Regional Workforce Alliance in Greater Peoria has been busy implementing a holistic approach to mapping its regional talent pipeline to gain a more comprehensive view of their workforce skills and potential gaps that exist. The group has identified the Talent Pipeline Management process (a best practice from the Regional Chamber of Commerce) as a […]
D214 Interdisciplinary Learning Project Featured in Daily Herald
Science and theater teachers from Hersey High School teamed up to create “John Hersey Medical Center,” in which Introduction to Heath Care students were doctors and acting students were patients. The interdisciplinary learning project was featured in the Daily Herald.
2022 Work-Based Learning in Evanston
MEAC, in partnership with Evanston Township High School (ETHS) is currently recruiting students and employers for the iKit Spring Job Shadow Program and the iKit Summer Internship Program. Thirty students have applied for both programs and have expressed interest in the healthcare and manufacturing pathways. Ten employers are participating and the ETHS Foundation is fully […]
Black Hawk Region Completes PaCE Training, Hires Staff
In February, Black Hawk Region Pathways completed a region-wide PaCE training with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Schools from Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties participated in the training and developed a customized framework. Black Hawk Region Pathways looks forward to schools using the framework and making additions to their programs to meet all the […]
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Selected for National Workforce Training Program
The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, is elated to announce that it is one of seven organizations to be selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a new national program to help strengthen chamber of commerce partnerships with community […]
Illinois 60 by 2025 Network Is Now the Illinois Education and Career Success Network
Illinois’ leading postsecondary attainment network announces a new name, the Illinois Education and Career Success Network.
2022 Conference: Equity First
Explore resources and recordings from the 9th annual conference.
Rockford Hosts Annual Career Exploration Fair
The 10th anniversary of the annual career exploration fair featured 102 booths and over 100 volunteers helping run the event
Manufacturing Day
conomic Development Corporation (CSEDC) successfully hosted their annual Manufacturing Day virtual sessions with businesses and high schools from across the Chicago Southland.