Welcoming a New CEO at Vermilion Advantage
Vermilion County partners welcomed Amy Brown as the new Chief Executive Officer of Vermilion Advantage. As Vermilion County continues to align education, workforce, and employer partnerships, initiatives such as College Express and internships are helping students more clearly connect classroom learning to meaningful postsecondary and career pathways close to home.
College Express and Regional Partnerships Continue Expanding Postsecondary Opportunities in Vermilion County
As the College Express program concluded its 2025–2026 academic year on May 5, regional education and workforce partners across Vermilion County continue to build stronger connections among students, postsecondary education, and local career opportunities. Through a partnership between Danville Area Community College, the Vermilion Vocational Education Delivery System (VVEDS / EFE 400), local school districts, […]
Vermilion County Career Blitz Connects Students with Local Careers
More than 200 high school freshmen recently participated in the Vermilion County Career Blitz, an interactive career exploration event held at the Danville High School Field House. Students from nine school districts rotated through hands-on stations hosted by regional employers and organizations representing industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, technology, education, and public service. […]
Workforce Education Committee Pushes Forward on CTE and Work-Based Learning Expansion
Since the formation of the Workforce Education Committee, Vermilion County has taken bold steps to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and expand work-based learning experiences throughout the region. Under the leadership of Workforce Education Director Jodi Ingram, the committee has actively built strong industry-education partnerships and developed innovative programming to meet the needs […]
Workforce Education Committee Welcomes Workforce Education Director to Lead County-Wide Talent Development
Marking a new chapter in the region’s workforce development journey, a partnership between Vermilion Advantage, Danville Area Community College (DACC), and the Vermilion Vocational Education Delivery System (VVEDS) officially formed the Workforce Education Committee – a collaborative effort to address regional labor shortages and support student-to-career pipelines.
Career Expo to Launch in Vermilion County
On April 28, Vermilion Advantage and DACC will host the first annual Career Expo at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville. The event will feature a host of employers from all career clusters.
Manufacturing Month Launches in Vermilion Co.
The partners in Vermilion County are preparing to launch Manufacturing Month in October. The group is also launching the Skyepack Advantage program.
Health Occupations Program in Vermilion County Launches Virtual Instruction
The Health Occupations instructors at Danville Area Community College (DACC) have been working hard to ensure content delivery still happens if a student is suddenly removed from class or unable to join due to quarantine. The instructors are using Zoom so students can still attend class. However, instead of delivering separate content that may differ from […]
Danville High School Offers Career Services
Tucked away in a corner of the second floor at Danville High School is an office where students can be paired with a job or an internship at a local business.
Program Guides Students to College and Careers
Danville District 118 students will have a better idea about what they would like to do with their life after high school thanks to a newly enhanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.