Homewood-Flossmoor Students Participate in Motorola Shadow Day
On September 15, 2025, CTE teachers Chante’ Andrews and Tiffany White accompanied 25 juniors and seniors from Homewood-Flossmoor High School to Motorola Solutions Headquarters for an immersive Shadow Day experience hosted by Alyse Walker-Barajas, Project Manager and proud HF alum. Students explored innovation, technology, and career pathways at Motorola. Highlights included an engaging tour of […]
Future Farmers of America Students Growing Leadership and Community Impact in Rich Township
Students in the Rich Township Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter are demonstrating leadership, innovation, and service in both plant and animal science pathways. From cultivating crops to engaging their community, these young leaders are putting their agricultural knowledge into action. This fall, FFA students launched a weekly farmstand, offering fresh produce grown right on […]
District 227 Students “Test Drive Their Future” with Illinois Tollway
Students, counselors, and teachers from Rich Township High School District 227 had an incredible opportunity to explore career pathways firsthand at the Illinois Tollway Authority’s “Test Drive Your Future” Career Exploration Event on September 30. The event brought together schools from across the region to engage with professionals representing a variety of fields — from […]
Prairie State College Partners with Bloom Trail High School
Starting in September 2025, high school students can earn college credit at Prairie State College (PSC) toward an HVAC credential while still enrolled at Bloom Trail High School. Students gain early exposure to technical training, preparing them for in-demand careers immediately after high school or continued study at PSC. This collaboration deepens PSC’s role as […]
Chicago Southland Collaborative for Education Named Success Network Leadership Community
The Success Network Organizers are thrilled to welcome Chicago Southland Collaborative for Education as our newest Leadership Community. The regional team, led by Prairie State College and the Career Preparation Network, brings expertise in dual credit with established career pathways, regional-based collaboration, apprenticeships and internships, and career counseling. We look forward to sharing their expertise with communities […]
Manufacturing Day
conomic Development Corporation (CSEDC) successfully hosted their annual Manufacturing Day virtual sessions with businesses and high schools from across the Chicago Southland.
Robotics and Engineering Olympics Event Draws 21+ High School Teams
On April 14, 2018, Southworks organized a Robotics and Engineering Olympics event featuring SUMO, Autonomous Racer, S Bricks, and Pathfinder competitions.