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New Video Highlights ECCA’s Construction Trades Program
The Early College and Career Academy (ECCA) is a program for high school juniors and seniors to earn credits that count toward a high school diploma and college, all while gaining skills in different Parkland College degree programs. The new Construction Trades Program – starting Fall 2021 – is for students interested in careers related Read more »
Parkland College Submits Bid for $7.5M Manufacturing Training Academy
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Parkland College, in collaboration with the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, the University of Illinois Research Park, regional manufacturers, and community partners, has submitted a bid to become the site of a $7.5 million manufacturing training academy through a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Governor JB Pritzker announced Read more »
EDC Hosts DCEO for Manufacturing Tours in Celebration of Illinois Manufacturing Month
In celebration of Illinois Manufacturing Month, we were honored to host the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity on Monday, October 26 to showcase products & innovation Made in Champaign County. Our visits included the Early College & Career Academy (ECCA) at Parkland College, Flex-N-Gate, Clarkson Specialty Lecithins, University of Illinois Research Park, EarthSense, Read more »
Governor Pritzker Announces $15 Million Investment to Build New Manufacturing Training Academies in Downstate Communities
Funding Will Increase Access to Manufacturing Training and Create Pipeline for 21st Century Talent CHAMPAIGN, IL– Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and industry leaders in announcing a first-of-its-kind program to expand manufacturing training opportunities for Illinois residents. Through a $15 million Read more »
International Trade Center Honored as Presidential “E” Award Recipient for Export Achievements
International Trade Center Honored as Presidential “E” Award Recipient for Export Achievements 39 American Companies and Organizations Receive Highest U.S. Honor for Export Success CHAMPAIGN, IL, October 26, 2020 – The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that its International Trade Center of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County Read more »