A trauma-informed approach in our community-based work at Illinois Extension broadens our understanding of the experiences of our community members across the state. It provides us with the tools to ensure that our programs support long-term positive outcomes for individuals and safeguard against...
Illinois Extension offers a diverse range of talent, expertise, jobs, and career paths. On any given day, our staff members may be working with volunteers in a community garden, offering a pesticide safety workshop at a local farm, facilitating a community planning session that supports business...
In Extension, we collaborate with and lead opportunities for people across the life course. From preschool-level Cloverbuds programs to workshops addressing food access with adult audiences, our programming is vast, and the relationships we cultivate are expansive. Enhancing our emotional...
Work is a vital part of life. As workers, we spend a significant amount of time in work settings and situations. While we may take care to create boundaries between our personal and professional lives, it is challenging to prevent workplace stressors from spilling over into our personal lives,...
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM). During this month each year, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of...
June 19, 1865, is a significant date in U.S. history and a pivotal time for Black Americans. Juneteenth is a play on June 19, and it has long been recognized and honored in the African American community. Juneteenth has a historical legacy that is valued throughout our communities. Extension works...
As employees, we spend important years of our lives in work environments. That means our time may be significantly divided between professional, personal, and social spaces. In these work environments, we bring our individuality and uniqueness, which influences how we interact and engage with...
Illinois Extension staff members are interested in understanding more about neurodiversity and neurodivergence. We work in teams and communities that value differences. As we continue to think creatively, work collaboratively, and make positive impacts in local communities, we have to remain...
Human rights live in all of us regardless of our backgrounds or experiences. According to the United Nations, human rights include “the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). During this time each year, we celebrate the talents, values, contributions, and achievements of workers with disabilities in the workplace and the economy. Persons...
