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In 2025, Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University (EdSystems) partnered with Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), regional school districts, and industry partners to build a strong and comprehensive system of work-based learning opportunities for K-12 students that is aligned with Illinois statutes and frameworks. In this report, EdSystems identifies the existing regional events and activities that promote high-quality work-based learning for college and career pathways in the health sciences and manufacturing sectors.
Publication Date
12-18-2025
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Keywords
work-based learning, career-connected learning, career awareness, career exploration, team-based challenge, career development experience, internship, apprenticeship, job fair, job shadow, site visit
Disciplines
Curriculum and Instruction | Education | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Education Policy | Higher Education | Secondary Education | Vocational Education
Recommended Citation
Santiago, Alexia, "Taking Back the Trades: Southwestern Illinois Work-Based Learning Inventory Report" (2025). Reports, Analyses, and other Publications. 42.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/ctredsystems-reportspubs/42
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Sponsorship
Southwestern Illinois Community College through Taking Back the Trades!, a grant of the Illinois Community College Board
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