Events

Student events hosted by EFE-340 and our partners across East Central Illinois.

Students at the 8th Grade Career Conference in a gymnasium
8th Grade Career Conference

8th Grade Career Conference (8GCC)

April 8–9, 2027 · Lake Land College

EFE-340 and Lake Land College invite local professionals to share their career knowledge and experiences with area 8th grade students. EFE-340 will email full details and registration information to districts in late January 2027.

Before attending the conference, students should complete their career assessment using SchooLinks, which is available to all EFE-340 districts.

Student working on a construction trades activity

Construction Trades Expo

Coming Fall 2027 – exact dates to be announced soon

Students explore careers in the construction trades through hands-on activities with local professionals. Details will be emailed to schools as they are confirmed.

Students visiting a career expo booth
8th Grade Career Conference
Health careers booth at the career conference
Trades booth at the career conference
Student operating an excavator at a trades expo
Speaker at the career conference
Student working on a construction trades activity
Students shaking hands with a presenter at the career conference
8th Grade Career Conference

Interested in participating?

Business partners, schools, and families can reach our office at 217-258-6283.