Career and Volunteer Development
Committed to workforce excellence.
Equipping and empowering Illinois Extension’s workforce with skills and resources to achieve Extension’s mission.
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Have you heard the news?
Illinois Extension, the high-impact, geographically dispersed, outward-facing public good of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is poised to have its first central facility in its 100+ year history.
Information & Upcoming Opportunities
Volunteer Management Trainings
Join us for an exciting new series of virtual trainings with internationally recognized volunteer expert Martin J. Cowling.
Staff Development
Extension staff have many opportunities for professional and personal development, networking, and developing crucial competencies and skills to further the Extension mission.
Investing in Our People
As part of a signature initiative to equip and empower Illinois Extension’s workforce, the Workforce Excellence Strategic Priority focuses on building collaborative, inclusive teams prepared for a changing world. Through strategic recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and recognition, we’re strengthening workforce excellence to support our mission and drive meaningful impact across communities. Explore how we’re developing a skilled, connected, and future-ready Extension workforce.