Evanston Mayor’s Employer Advisory Council (MEAC) Completes Job Shadow Recruitment & New Site Opens to Support Students
The student application process for MEAC’s Spring Job Shadow Program has closed, and more than fifty students from Evanston Township High School submitted applications. Thirteen employers are participating, and they represent a full spectrum of career pathways, including healthcare, manufacturing, auto repair, and culinary arts. In addition, with the start of Northwestern University’s stadium project, […]
Evanston Places 35 Summer Interns
The Evanston Township High School (ETHS) iKit Summer Internship Program places graduating seniors with local employers in ten-week paid internships related to their career interests. This past summer, 28 graduating ETHS seniors and six rising seniors were placed with local employers in several pathways. Of this total, 17 graduates and all six rising seniors were […]
Evanston iKit Summer Internship in Its 4th Year
The Evanston Township High School (ETHS) iKit Summer Internship Program has begun its fourth year. The program places graduating seniors with local employers in ten-week paid internships related to their career interests. This year the program continues to grow and has been expanded to include rising seniors who completed the recent Spring Job Shadow Program […]
Evanston Township High School to Build $1.2M Health Science Center
Evanston Township High School and the ETHS Foundation have announced plans to build a state-of-the-art health science center, directly supporting health sciences pathway students learn more about their career opportunities while gaining essential skills.
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.
Northshore’s Aspire Program Nurtures Future Talent in Healthcare in Evanston
The ASPIRE program is inspiring students to explore health care careers, through robust learning opportunities and partnerships with local organizations.
30 Students Placed in Evanston’s 2022 Summer Internship Program
Through its 2022 Summer iKit paid internship program, the Mayor’s Employer Advisory Council in Evanston placed 30 high school graduates in paid, 10-week internships across a broad spectrum of career pathways with local employers.
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 […]
MEAC Leads Successful Internships, Launches Career Pathways Programs
The iKit Summer Internship Program hosted 16 graduating seniors from Evanston Township High School.
Senator Duckworth Visits Evanston to Talk Career Education for Technical Trades
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joined a gathering of community leaders and educators at Evanston Township High School.