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Shaping & Strengthening Education & Workforce Systems

Education Systems Center (EdSystems) is a mission-driven policy development and program implementation center based within Northern Illinois University. We work at both the State and local levels to ensure policies are created and implemented in meaningful ways to advance racial equity and prepare more learners for productive careers and lives in a global economy.

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Highlights from Governor Pritzker’s Proposed Budget

Governor JB Pritzker presented his proposed 2024–25 budget on February 21, which maintains largely stable funding for K-12 and higher education with notable increases for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the Monetary Award Program (MAP), building on the past several years of progress and extending several impactful initiatives.

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New Success Network Policy Committee Memo Outlines Transportation-Related Barriers to Work-Based Learning Access

The Success Network Policy Committee convened a workgroup to explore work-based learning transportation challenges and is now publishing the first of two memos, which shed light on the significant transportation-related barriers students face in accessing work-based learning opportunities. This resource identifies and analyzes challenges impacting in-school youth at the school district, local, and system levels.

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On March 18, hear from two Illinois communities about how they are supporting high school students in career development experiences, including internships and apprenticeships, in manufacturing. Plus, check out new resources for employers interested in developing their own internship program.
Join the Success Network for a free webinar to learn from Genesys Works and Junior Achievement of Central Illinois, along with their high school partners, about how they collaborate to design and implement inclusive and equitable experiences for students.
Join the Success Network or a free webinar to learn how stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement can strengthen postsecondary success and impact the broader school community and culture.