FREE WEBINAR | Join us April 24, 10 a.m. to learn how OneGoal is partnering with district leaders to improve students’ postsecondary readiness and eliminate equity gaps by increasing college and career opportunities for all graduates.
FREE WEBINAR | On April 17, 11 a.m., hear how the Six-Session Certificate of Employability Workshop, offered by Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce to local high schools, is leveraging local employers to support career exploration.
FREE WEBINAR | Join us April 10, 11 a.m. to hear findings from an opinion poll research project about learner perceptions of the value of education in the United States, from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
In 2022, the Success Network expanded its reach and impact through thoughtful convenings, engagement with students, new supports and funding opportunities for Leadership Communities, and the launch of a new policy committee.
This fall, Vermilion Advantage partnered with Skyepack to bring knowledge of local jobs to area students. Nearly 18 months ago, Tim Dudley and Nicole Van
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter in Vandalia hosted a Career Expo on November 10. They had 17 booths at the fair and discussed various career
The state’s employability competencies — like soft skills — are embedded in Rockford Public Schools’ college and career readiness pathways curriculum, but students don’t always have the opportunity to practice those skills. RPS is launching a new strategy to address that gap
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Cabinet secretaries kicked off National Apprenticeship Week by visiting Rolling Meadows High School in District 214. A student from
The Discover Manufacturing Career Expo invites high school students to explore the endless possibilities in manufacturing.
The Fulton Journal featured the hands-on work of students in Fulton High School’s construction class as they undertook a remodeling project in their school building. >>
The Regional Workforce Alliance has adopted the U.S. Chamber of Commerce best practice improvement process of Talent Pipeline Management to bring structure to their workforce
Over 400 volunteers from 100+ organizations and 15 sponsors came together to host 4,100 8th graders from 65 schools for CareerSpark, a hands-on career exploration on October 5-6, 2022.
The region has hired another full-time intermediary and is developing equity-centered, regional pathways for both education and manufacturing.
Meet the seven new members of the Success Network’s Student Advisory Council.
Congratulations to all the school districts who awarded College and Career Pathway Endorsements to 596 students in the Class of 2022. We’re thrilled to share that more than 500 of those students are from our Success Network Leadership Communities.
ACCELERATING EQUITABLE SUCCESS Celebrating our tenth anniversary to advance equitable postsecondary attainment across Illinois. The 2023 conference of the Illinois Education and Career Success Network,
To support and inform students, educators, and other stakeholders in their region about college and career pathways, over the last few months, ROE 47 and their partners at MORE have developed several new tools.
The ASPIRE program is inspiring students to explore health care careers, through robust learning opportunities and partnerships with local organizations.
In the 2022–23 school year, NECSS offered the highest number of College and Career Pathway Endorsements, which demonstrate that a student is ready to pursue higher education or enter an in-demand career field.
The partners in Vermilion County are preparing to launch Manufacturing Month in October. The group is also launching the Skyepack Advantage program.
Illinois Central College, Bradley University, and Eureka College, along with 40 community partners, will receive once-in-a-generation funding of nearly $15 million to develop 1,000 skilled IT employees over the next three years.
The NECSS region issued 448 College and Career Pathway Endorsements to the Class of 2022, Barrington improves its work-based learning offerings, and D214’s educator prep program is featured on NBC Chicago.
How high schools, community colleges, and employers are collaborating to provide opportunities for students plus Sauk Valley Community College receives new funding to support healthcare workforce development and sees strong enrollment in manufacturing programs.
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.
East St. Louis HS’s Class of 2022 has has earned a combined total of over $29 million in scholarships and two graduates also earned their associate degrees while in high school.
Vandalia ONE has launched a podcast, which lays out their plans moving forward, and a new website.
North Chicago Community High School’s work-study program is preparing students for life after high school.
D214 highlights work-based learning experiences for students in the law and culinary arts pathways.
The Regional Workforce Alliance in Greater Peoria has been busy implementing a holistic approach to mapping its regional talent pipeline to gain a more comprehensive
Science and theater teachers from Hersey High School teamed up to create “John Hersey Medical Center,” in which Introduction to Heath Care students were doctors
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
In February, Black Hawk Region Pathways completed a region-wide PaCE training with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Schools from Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties
The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, is elated to announce that it is one of
Illinois’ leading postsecondary attainment network announces a new name, the Illinois Education and Career Success Network.
The 2022 Illinois 60 by 25 Network Annual Conference on February 28 to March 3 will be virtual and free to attend.
The 10th anniversary of the annual career exploration fair featured 102 booths and over 100 volunteers helping run the event
conomic Development Corporation (CSEDC) successfully hosted their annual Manufacturing Day virtual sessions with businesses and high schools from across the Chicago Southland.
The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and their partners at Junior Achievement of Central Illinois collaborated with local volunteer employers to create 48 industry-specific virtual booths representing eight different career clusters.
Through the information collected on the NECSS Student Data Dashboard, the Equity for All taskforce seeks to analyze and identify achievement gaps of special populations.
SVCC receives U.S. Department of Labor approval as a registered apprenticeship site for Maintenance Electrician Program plus new Impact Program allows students to earn up to 3 years of tuition and fees in exchange for volunteering.
Dr. Darryl Hogue, Superintendent of River Bend CUSD # 2, and Robert Gosch, Principle of Fulton High School, presented at the Illinois School Board Convention on program options that exist at River Bend Schools for completing authentic work opportunities.
The iKit Summer Internship Program hosted 16 graduating seniors from Evanston Township High School.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joined a gathering of community leaders and educators at Evanston Township High School.
The Little Village Education Collaborative convened by Enlace Chicago is implementing individualized Equity Response Teams with their local postsecondary partners to increase student support in college access and persistence.
Buffalo Grove High School students are named national INCubatoredu finalists, D214 student earns National Cyber Scholar honor, D220 is expanding its education pathway, and elected officials visit Wheeling High School’s METT pathway.
The Boone County community has secured a grant through ISBE, to support the region’s ability to identify and develop innovative resources to promote Career Exploration and Career Development Experiences.
In this webinar, recorded on September 28, 2021, the Illinois 60 by 25 Network Organizers and our partners discuss strategies to engage adult learners to increase postsecondary attainment equity in Illinois.
The Illinois 60 by 25 Network has designated Boone County as a new Leadership Community.
In May, the Mayor’s Employer Advisory Council (MEAC) and North Chicago Community High School presented to the Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network (I-WIN) community on
Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (GCAMP) and Acme Industries partnered to bring real-world experiences to a Rolling Meadows High School manufacturing class. This virtual project
