Workforce Development at Illinois Central College

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.

At Illinois Central College, we recognize the importance of reflecting on our nation’s history while continuing to foster learning, inclusion, and opportunity for all. Join us in celebrating the significance of this day and the strength of the communities who continue to inspire progress. ❤️💛💚

REMINDER: The College is closed today in observance of the holiday. Regular hours resume Monday, June 22.

🖤💚❤️ Mark your calendars for a can’t-miss evening on the RiverFront! ✨

Join us for Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration — a powerful community celebration of freedom, culture, creativity, remembrance, and unity in the heart of Peoria.

Taking place at Eckwood Park (the green space between the River and the RiverFront Museum), this FREE event will feature:
🎶 Live entertainment
🍴 Amazing local food vendors & “The Cookout” competition
🎨 Interactive cultural experiences & activations
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly activities and youth engagement
🚁 A Juneteenth-themed drone show finale

From storytelling and community connection to music, food, and celebration, this is a night you’ll want to experience together.

📍 Eckwood Park & RiverFront Village Green
🕓 4:00pm – 9:30pm

Save the date, invite your people, and come celebrate with us on the RiverFront. ✨

Looking for a career change? Ready to start your career in construction? We have 2 classes this summer that will help you start in the industry!
Climate Works -- Jul 13 - Sep 4
Highway Construction Careers Training Program -- Aug 31 - Nov 19
Links to apply in the comments 🔽

Save the Date!

🍿 Grab the kids and catch a movie for just $2! 🎬 A perfect way to beat the heat without breaking the bank!

More dice pics from our welders! This is how they roll! 🎲🎲

Our pun game could use some work 😬

The welding students are making some cool stuff in the lab this week!

Have something you’re working on and want to ✨show off✨? Msg us!

We, along with our friends at and Brittany from , presented at the annual WEI Symposium today about collaborating to provide financial education & coaching to our workforce students! Team work makes the dream work! 💪