Career and Technical Education for East Central Illinois
Connecting school districts across East Central Illinois with career and technical education opportunities, regional programs, and professional development.
Regional Programs
Hands-on career training for juniors and seniors across our eight-county region.
Professional Development
Meetings and trainings offered to counselors and educators in our EFE region.
Events
The 8th Grade Career Conference and Construction Trades Expo introduces students to career opportunities through hands-on exploration and connections with local employers.
Member school districts
Counties served
Health occupations students each year
Annual student career events
Regional Programs
EFE-340 partners with area schools to provide career and technical education pathways for students across the region, including Health Occupations, EMT training, and county-based Leadership and Entrepreneurial opportunities.
Health Occupations (HOCC)
Flagship program
Hands-on healthcare career training for juniors and seniors, taught in hospital-based classrooms across our region.
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Students explore Leadership and Entrepreneurship Opportunities by working with experienced mentors while learning marketing, finance, problem-solving and more.
LIFT Area Career Center
As one of 27 state recognized Area Career Centers in Illinois, LIFT’s educators share the mission of transforming lives to make our students career-ready, college-prepared, and leaders within their chosen field.
Events for students and schools
Our annual events introduce students to career opportunities through hands-on career exploration and connections with local employers.
April 8-9, 2027
8th Grade Career Conference
Held at Lake Land College, the 8GCC introduces eighth-grade students across our region to career pathways through hands-on activities and guest speakers, celebrating Career and Technical Education Month.
Coming Fall 2027 – exact dates to be announced soon
Construction Trades Expo
An annual regional event connecting area students with skilled trades professionals, hands-on demonstrations, and training pathways into the construction industry.
Meetings and trainings for educators
Professional development opportunities are offered for educators and administrators throughout the EFE-340 region.