The outdoor Ag & Workforce Careers Expo connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in the skilled trades, agriculture and health care. Last year, approximately 900 high school students attended and visited exhibits and displays with interactive equipment and simulators brought by more than 75 employers. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the annual Lineworkers’ Safety Rodeo at Lincoln Land Community College.
Register
Registration for employers and high schools wishing to bring students to the Ag & Workforce Expo is available:
High school students and teachers
Meet instructors and employers, and explore various career fields including those below. You can also sign up for tours once you arrive to see the training labs on campus.
- Automotive technology
- Industrial maintenance
- Construction
- Diesel technologies
- Welding
- HVAC
- Electrical distribution lineman
- Commercial electrical maintenance
- Aviation mechanics
- Truck driver training
- Agriculture
- Health care
Employers
You will be provided one eight-foot table and two chairs in the display area as well as a hospitality room access with coffee, donuts and a box lunch. Bring equipment (of any size) to show/demo, engage students by showcasing a service or product and help build the next generation's interest in your industry. To reserve your exhibit space, forms must be received by Sept. 12, 2023. Equipment can be delivered Sept. 17 and 18.
Questions?
Employers: please email Rhilee Cochran, advancement program specialist, or call 217-786-3428.
High schools: please email Mac Warren, assistant director, recruitment and admissions, or call 217-786-2227.