Future Teacher Program Highlights
The Southern Illinois Future Teacher Coalition (SIFTC) has aided in the creation of Educators Rising or Future Teachers Clubs in the following 20 southern Illinois high schools: Anna Jonesboro, Cairo, Carterville, Century, Cobden, Dongola, Eldorado, Frankfort, Goreville, Hardin County, Harrisburg, Herrin, Johnston City, Joppa, Marion, Massac County, Meridian, Shawnee, Trico, and Vienna with 386 students […]
Vienna High School Receives $1.4 Million Investment in Laborers’ High School Program
On December 1, 2023, the Southern Illinois Leadership Community, consisting of secondary, postsecondary, and industry leaders throughout the 17 southernmost counties, gathered to celebrate Vienna High School’s recent announcement of a 1.4M U.S. Department of Labor’s investment to advance the Laborers’ High School Construction Craft Preparation Program. Awarded to Vienna High School in collaboration with Laborers’ […]
$1.4 Million Investment in Laborers’ High School Program
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $1.4 million to southern Illinois to provide career training and supportive services to help workers secure good construction and laborer jobs through a partnership between regional high schools, Shawnee Community College, and local labor unions.
727 Students from Leadership Communities Receive College and Career Pathway Endorsements
Congratulations to all the school districts who awarded College and Career Pathway Endorsements to 1,072 students in the Class of 2023. We’re thrilled to share that 727 of those students are from nine of our Success Network Leadership Communities: Aurora Regional Pathways, Black Hawk Region Pathways, Boone County, Greater Peoria Pathways, Lake County, McLean County, […]
Southern Illinois Region Named Network’s 19th Leadership Community
The Success Network Organizers are thrilled to welcome the Southern Illinois Region as our newest Leadership Community. The regional team, led by SI Now, brings expertise in employer engagement and regional convening, and we look forward to sharing their experiences with communities across the state.