Discover Your Path.
Find Your Future.
Hands-on Training and Skill Development for High Demand Careers
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.
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!
Send us a message to volunteer.
Latest News
April 23, 2026
CORE Academy Seeking Executive Director
The Effingham Regional Career Foundation is seeking a full time Executive Director to lead the growth and development of CORE
January 23, 2026
CORE Academy 2025 Annual Report
2025 was a year full of changes! This year included receiving important funding, moving to our new permanent home
December 8, 2025
Spring Tech Flight Course Announcements
CORE Academy is excited to launch Tech Flight, an integrated course designed to give students a complete, hands-on experience in
