Vienna’s Class of 2024 Earns Over $1.8 Million in Scholarships
The Vienna High School Class of 2024 has achieved a remarkable milestone, collectively earning more than $1.8 million in scholarship awards. This impressive accomplishment highlights the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of the 76 graduates. The scholarship awards come from a variety of sources, including universities, local organizations, and national programs. These funds will […]
Using the Success Network Dashboard to Make Data-Informed Decisions and Support Students
The Success Network Dashboard redesign is complete, with the launch of six total views featuring 9th grade on track, CTE participation, early college course enrollment, high school graduation, postsecondary enrollment, and community college remediation data.
Nurses Pinning in Vienna High School
Vienna High School’s health occupations program has produced another group of Illinois Department of Public Health certificate nursing assistants. The school has produced generations of nurses from the program who are ready for employment immediately upon completion. Nursing instructor Sherie Smith shared, “This class had a bit of a change. We had six seniors and […]
ISBE Recognizes Career Pathways at Vienna High School
Students in the Vienna school system have yet again achieved state-level recognition with Career and College Pathway Endorsements (CCPE) approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in teacher education, social work, certified nursing, agriculture mechanics, and construction craft. Over the last several years, Vienna has been actively working on ensuring that all students […]
Rockford Public Schools Host Reverse Job Fair
In May, Rockford Public Schools, in collaboration with RAMP Center for Independent Living, hosted a Reverse Job Fair at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Rockford. Students with intellectual disabilities ranging in age from 18 to 22 have been working hard over the course of the school year to learn entry-level employability skills through the […]
Illinois Valley Community College Offers Career Exploration Camps
Illinois Valley Community College’s series of summer Career Exploration Camps introduces teens to agriculture, automotive technology, nursing, cybersecurity, and other careers. The programs expose teens ages 13-17 to careers in various fields. IVCC faculty members guide students through projects and activities using professional techniques and tools in IVCC’s state-of-the-art labs. Essential career skills are incorporated into […]
D214 is Accelerating Careers with Summer Internships
D214 students are discovering their futures through D214 summer internships. Wheeling High School senior Cristal Juarez is gaining hands-on experience in the auto body shop at Tasca Chevrolet. From sanding cars to prepping and replacing bumpers, she’s diving into real-world skills that will pave her way forward. Watch Cristal in action:
MORE Partners Host Signing Day
The MORE region held its first Annual Signing Day for local Students entering the workforce in a manufacturing/trades pathway.
Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) Grows Programs, Hosts Manufacturing Day Event
SVCC served approximately 1,000 CTE students in the 2023–24 school year, up nearly 20% from the previous year.
River Bend CUSD #2 Expands Pathways Programming
River Bend CUSD #2 is adding an education pathway course through Sauk Valley Community College on-site in fall 2024. The district’s curriculum director will teach the course and work with future teachers. Fulton High School is also expanding Future Farmers of America (FFA) programming by adding construction agriculture to its curriculum to provide additional pathway […]