Events

Events from the EdSystems team. For more, check out our blog and resources.

Join a free, virtual showcase featuring regional collaboratives from across Illinois on their innovative work to advance high-quality manufacturing pathways.
Effective marketing can make the difference between a work‑based learning program that simply exists and one that thrives. Join us for a discussion on how to elevate the visibility, value, and impact of their work‑based learning initiatives.
Learn how school partners in our IT pathways initiative are preparing students for college and careers at this free, virtual showcase.
Rural and small schools face unique challenges in preparing students for life beyond graduation. Join the Success Network for a free, virtual discussion on how rural schools, postsecondary, industry, and community organizations can work together to support student achievement and community resilience.
Join us for a site visit to Wilco Area Career Center. Hear from regional leaders about their embedded work-based learning opportunities, dual enrollment initiatives, and entrepreneurship programming.
Coordinated regional efforts can expand equitable access to high‑quality work‑based learning and strengthen local health sciences pathways. Learn how Southwestern Illinois Community College and Chester Memorial Hospital are working in their region to provide work-based learning from career exploration through internship experiences for regional high school students.
Discover how districts can bring the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) framework to life starting in middle school at this free webinar with ISAC, Forest Park School District, and Success Bound.
The Success Network Policy Committee's 2026 Q1 meeting included state and federal policy updates plus insights from CTE student surveys and focus groups.
Join us for the 13th annual Success Network conference on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois.
The Success Network Policy Committee's annual data workshop explored college and career readiness and success metrics from Illinois data resources and beyond.
I-WIN hosted an interactive roundtable to exchange ideas, explore practical strategies, and share resources to support one another in leveraging AI to enhance student experiences and streamline workflows.
The Policy Committee's quarterly meeting featured reports on chronic absenteeism, statewide data pertinent to supporting Illinois students’ transition from high school to college and career, and federal and state legislative updates.
I-WIN hosted the Learning Technology Center for an introduction to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, tailored for work-based learning stakeholders and coordinators.
I-WIN hosted a roundtable discussion focused on building regional partnerships with employer partners to ensure all students from local schools have equitable access to work-based learning.
The Success Network hosted an interactive workshop with Helix Education and the Siebel Center for Design UIUC on employing the principles of human-centered design to center students in programs and communities.
The I-WIN community observed an engaging, hands-on experience at Triton College, as high school students from across the Des Plaines Valley Region showcase their skills through team-based challenges in CNA, criminal justice,  education, and welding.
ROE #47 shared tips on designing, implementing, and evaluating team-based challenges.
The Policy Committee‘s meeting on September 24 included a new report on higher education outcomes from the Illinois Workforce and Education Resource Collaborative, a new memo on the implementation challenges of College and Career Pathway Endorsement, updates on state dual credit policy, cut score reevaluation, and new resources.