Data Deep Dive: January 23, 2025
At the Success Network Policy Committee’s annual data deep dive on January 23, 2025, we explored a range of college and career readiness and success metrics from Illinois data resources and beyond.
From Awareness to Action: 2024 Highlights for the Illinois Education and Career Success Network
In 2024, the Illinois Education and Career Success Network supported Leadership Communities, launched innovative data tools, and advanced equitable education and career pathways for Illinois students. Explore more key highlights in this year in review.
Policy Committee Meeting: December 11, 2024
The Success Network Policy Committee’s 2024 Q4 meeting included presentations on labor market information for use in college and career pathways, Illinois Report Card data, and career exploration for middle school students.
Southern Illinois Region
In October, SI NOW’s education and workforce task force partnered with the Success Network to host an education and workforce asset mapping meeting focused on the Southern Illinois region. This convening highlighted key challenges, desired outcomes, scaling needs, and priorities for advancing career pathways for Southern Illinois students. Nearly 30 stakeholders representing SI Now’s 17-county footprint attended […]
Rockford Public Schools to Remodel Building for Career Education Center
Rockford Public Schools plans to renovate the home of Rock Valley College’s automotive and collision repair classes near Jefferson High School to serve as a hub for career-centered education ranging from culinary courses to CNC machining for all four high schools. >> Read the Rock River Current news story
College and Career Ready! Night Draws Nearly 700 attendees
District 214’s College and Career Ready! Night drew nearly 700 attendees! This event showcased the many career pathway opportunities available in District 214, including specialized coursework, early college credit options, and hands-on work-based learning experiences. All of these are designed to help students explore and shape their future. View the event recordings:
Students Help Build Houses While Gaining Skills
District 211 high school students are getting a unique opportunity to learn the trades firsthand by building houses in a new subdivision in Schaumburg. ABC7 Chicago featured the program as a Building a Better Chicago segment. >> Watch the video and read the story
Sauk Valley Community College Completes Greenhouse, Grows Dual Credit
As part of its efforts to expand its agriculture program and strengthen community partnerships, Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) recently completed the construction of a 6,000-square-foot greenhouse. This new facility will enhance the horticulture curriculum while supporting industry and community partners in research and projects. With 609 students enrolled this fall, SVCC continues to experience […]
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Offers Students Certificate of Employability
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (SVACC) completed two sessions of the Certificate of Employability this fall with two local high schools. Twenty students from Rock Falls High School and nine from Milledgeville High School participated in the six-week workshop. The Certificate of Employability Workshop helps bridge the gap between students/education and employers/businesses. Local […]
Greater Peoria Pathways Hosts CareerSpark
The GP CareerSpark Expo, held on October 1–2, 2024, at the Peoria Civic Center, generated more excitement than ever before. With approximately 4,000 students from 72 schools across 32 cities and 11 counties, the event showcased 100+ careers and was supported by 600+ volunteers. Schools utilized Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire® curriculum to prepare students, equipping […]