February 2025 Issue

Discover Your Path. Find Your Future.

Your resource for the latest news and updates on Effingham Regional Career Foundation and CORE Academy

WELCOME to the CORE Connection!

Students returned to CORE Academy on January 13th, ready to face the new semester. We're excited for this curriculum and plans for the rest of 2025!

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What's New for 2025

Spring 2025

The Spring 2025 semester is in full swing, with students returning to classes January 13th. Our Spring 2025 curriculum is as follows:

Careers in Agriculture
Occupational Safety
Medical Terminology
Medical Coding & Transcription
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences
Computer Concepts & Software Applications
Computer Networking I
Introduction to OS & Security
CDL Theory

2025/2026 Curriculum

Although this semester has just begun, we're already working to finalize the curriculum for Fall classes. Here's a look at the confirmed courses:

Explore CORE
CDL Theory
Automotive Technology Concepts
Drone Pilot Training Program

This is just a start of the great programs we're adding for CORE Academy!

Healthcare professional poses with Explore ERCA student

Happy Hot Chocolate Day!

After a month of getting back into the swing of classes, CORE Academy provided the students to breakfast on National Hot Chocolate Day!

Hot chocolate and donuts were available to all CORE Academy students on January 31st. Students chatted with Director Jerry Tkachuk while enjoying an unexpected treat to start the day.

CORE Academy students are treated to hot chocolate and donuts.

CORE Academy Calendar

Stay up-to-date on class schedules, holidays and more with the CORE Academy calendar.

Calendar

Let's Get Social!

We're adding more ways to stay connected with CORE Academy! We want the entire region to know what CORE Academy is doing, especially as we continue to improve and expand the program. Here are three ways you can help:

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Keep checking for more social channels! We're excited to show behind-the-scenes details on courses, the Effingham Technology Center, student takeovers and more.

Board and Committee Updates

Our Board Members and Director have been busy since 2024! We've been meeting with High Schools, planning the Fall 2025 curriculum and welcoming new Committee Members!

Interested in joining one of our Committee? Let us know by emailing us! Join a Committee

Funding Support
Marketing
Programs and Curriculum
Workforce Readiness

Kevin Stundon - Workforce Readiness Chair

Kevin currently works as Sr. Customer Solutions Manager at Rural King and has extensive experience and education on workforce management, operations and customer experience.

Amber Goeckner - Programs & Curriculum Chair

Amber currently works as an Instructional Training and Design Lead. She has extensive experience in adult learning, needs analysis, design & development of curriculum, as well as evaluation methodologies to ensure effective course outcomes. She also has experience in teaching at the high school level.

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MISSION: Deliver an innovative, skills-based, sustainable educational model for career exploration and training of students and adults that leads to a pipeline of engaged team members in the regional workforce.

VISION: Provide sustainable pathways to high skills, high demand careers for high school students, adult learners and incumbent workers in order to attract, retain and grow area businesses.

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