Workforce Development Blogs | Illinois Extension

Extension staff and partners provide critical support to assist restaurants to reopen

July 8, 2020

Local eateries, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and coffee shops are the social and economic lifeblood of many Illinois communities. Following the stretch of statewide shutdowns that began in late March, University of Illinois...

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Teacher engagement in 4G STEM Camp provides more vibrant STEM opportunities for students

November 6, 2019

4G STEM Camp is a University of Illinois Extension camp for middle school girls designed to introduce them to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. It is an engaging and successful camp for the participants, but its capacity is only 35 girls. Because of this...

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New Workforce Readiness Event Held for Canton High School Students

August 1, 2019

Students at Canton High School participated in the school’s largest career expo that the high school has ever seen. University of Illinois Extension staff worked with representatives from Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Spoon River College to initiate the planning process that turned into a...

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