Discover Your Path.
Find Your Future.

Hands-on Training and Skill Development for High Demand Careers

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Support the Future of Our Region!

Your donation not only supports CORE Academy student success, it also establishes a local workforce for our region! CORE Academy provides a dynamic educational atmosphere and brings students together from around the region to train and become sought-after employees at area businesses. Larger donations are also available, including class sponsorship and naming rights of the various CORE Academy educational spaces in the Effingham Technology Center. Please email core.director@coreacademyil.com to request more information.

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About Us

CORE Academy provides an innovative outlet through which educators and employers inspire students to pursue training for high-demand careers in the regional workforce. Creating targeted educational opportunities and a pipeline of skilled individuals for area employers will positively impact future access to a skilled workforce, and our region’s agility in adapting to forthcoming industry trends.

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Effingham Regional Career Foundation Seeking Executive Director

The Effingham Regional Career Foundation is looking for its first Executive Director to lead the efforts of CORE Academy’s mission to provide training that grows the regional workforce through innovative skills-based curriculum and meets the needs of the regional economy.

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Effingham Regional Career Foundation Seeking Executive Director

Why CORE Academy

Establish Career Pathways

Our classes help prepare you to enter the field you want. Whether it is agriculture, health care, info technology, manufacturing, or transportation we are here to help.

Hands-On-Learning

Our classes often involve a lot of hands-on learning, which can help students learn more effectively and retain information better.

Flexible Training Space

CORE Academy offers flexible training programs specially crafted to meet industry standards, ensuring you acquire the skills and knowledge demanded by employers.

Support Our Mission

CORE Academy will be located in the Effingham Technology Center with classes beginning spring 2025. We will soon be seeking financial support to equip the Academy with state-of-the-art equipment and a strong technology infrastructure. Additionally, business leaders and technical experts are needed to serve on the Effingham Regional Career Foundation Board and career pathway advisory committees.

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Volunteers Needed!

Whether you’re interested in serving on advisory committees, offering business tours, participating in classroom presentations or sharing your professional expertise, your involvement makes a big difference. By volunteering, you help students explore career pathways, develop valuable skills and connect their education to real-world experiences.

Join us in shaping the future workforce by lending your time, knowledge, and enthusiasm to CORE Academy initiatives. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of professionals!

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Latest News


February 23, 2025

Grand Opening Scheduled for Effingham Technology Center

Grand Opening Scheduled for Effingham Technology Center Construction continues on future home of CORE Academy    CORE Academy is preparing

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February 4, 2025

February 2025 CORE Connection Newsletter

Spring Semester begins, Introduction of Committees, Social Media Platforms   Discover Your Path. Find Your Future.   Click HERE for

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December 31, 2024

December 2024 CORE Connection

Grant Reception, Program Rebrand, Holiday Greeting Click HERE for the December 2024 CORE Connection Newsletter.

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