LEAD hosts open house for free IT learning opportunities

 

[November 04, 2024] 

Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development, Inc. (LEAD) is thrilled to host an Open House for Lincoln businesses and residents. This is a unique opportunity to learn about free information technology training through Illinois Central College’s IT Workforce Accelerator. IT skills are a pathway toward significantly enhancing professional advancement possibilities and career prospects.

Among the many different classes offered through this accelerator are classes pertaining to Cyber Security. Cyber Security knowledge is important now more than ever. All businesses need to safeguard their business in an increasingly connected world. What better way to do this than to have a cyber security expert on staff? The IT Workforce Accelerator allows these businesses to upskill an existing employee at absolutely no cost.

Between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm on November 12, 2024, at The Rec, 1400 Primm Road, the program administrators will be available for an open house to share information regarding the available classes. The best part? All these courses are available at no cost to those who work or reside within 45 miles of Peoria.

The open house is free to attend.

As an awardee of the US Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge, the IT Workforce Accelerator is a collaborative effort between Illinois Central College, Bradley University, and Eureka College. IT certificates can be completed at no cost to participants. With offerings in many different specialized IT sectors. More information on the courses offered through this opportunity can be found at https://icc.edu/it-workforce-accelerator/.

LEAD’s mission is to empower Lincoln’s economic health and vitality. To learn more about LEAD, please visit www.thriveinlincoln.org.

[Andrea Runge]