The term STEM refers to four specific fields: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Instead of focusing on each of these areas as their own independent pathway, employers and educators are working to mold the four of areas into an all encompas ...

Bill Bontemps, Director Vocational Services Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, Inc. Workforce Alliance has provided me the opportunity to meet and work in a collaborative manner with businesses, educational entities and workforce partners thro ...

It has become a common talking point among employers and educators… there is a shortage of skilled workers yet there are still too many people who can’t find jobs. Recently, a resolution to address this “skills gap” was reached with collaboration by the C ...

Two central Illinois regional workforce agencies, Career Link-Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) 16 and Workforce Network-LWIA 15, are collaborating with  Illinois Central College and local businesses on the Accelerating Training for Illinois  Manufac ...

In conjunction with the annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo, local manufacturers and educators will be gathering on September 30th, for the annual Educator’s Day. Administrators, counselors and teachers from over 30 high school will meet with local ...

Please contact Workforce Alliance Managing Director, Ray Lees for additional information on events, registration, or to add an event to the calendar in the future. November 15 New Millennium Institute is inviting you to be a vendor at our Men’s Confer ...

Through a collaborative effort, the Workforce Alliance invests in the talent development pipeline to integrate education, training, certification, and employment. We also increase awareness of career opportunities and to make our region a superior resourc ...

On October 21st & 22nd, the Strategic Manufacturing Group is hosting the 6th Annual Discover Manufacturing Careers Expo. This event would not be possible for the students without the support of local manufacturers, educational institutions, private or ...

EAST PEORIA — The executive committee of Focus Forward Central Illinois heard that last month’s Flying Fish Bowfishing Tournament was a success — both physically and financially. At Tuesday’s meeting at East Peoria Community Bank, John Hamann, rural ec ...