Eastern Illinois Education For Employment System

Eastern Illinois Education For Employment System is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards. The entity operates as a Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt) and has been registered in SAM.gov since June 23, 2016, with its current registration set to expire on February 5, 2025. As an Education For Employment System, this organization likely focuses on providing educational and career preparation services to students in Eastern Illinois, with an emphasis on career and technical education (CTE) programs.

Eastern Illinois Education For Employment System has received multiple federal grant sub-awards through the Illinois State Board of Education, which serves as the prime grantee. These sub-awards support various aspects of career and technical education. One project aims to prepare students for careers in a METT (Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades) field. Another grant supports the instruction of CTE courses through funding for supplies and equipment for approved programs, assists special population students via tutor programs, helps with transition to post-secondary education and employment, and coordinates CTE professional learning. The organization also focuses on preparing all CTE students to be college and career-ready upon graduation, providing experiences to ensure success within chosen career pathways. These grants demonstrate the entity's commitment to enhancing career and technical education opportunities for students in Eastern Illinois, with a focus on practical skills development, support for special populations, and fostering successful transitions to higher education and employment.