The 2022 Forum for Excellence will be Hybrid Attendance (In-Person with virtual options) & Remote Attendance (Virtual only).

be held in person and virtually on September 22nd & 23rd with Pre-Conference workshops on September 21st. This year's theme is "Cultivating Collaboration Through Conversations."

Illinois' premier professional development conference highlights the continuing partnership of Career, Technical, and Adult Education throughout the state. The Forum is sponsored by Illinois Community College Board and hosted by Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support and Southern Illinois Professional Development Center.

Be sure to check out Illinois workNet's on-demand session on how to Help Students Meet Career Goals with Guides, Customer Groups, and Virtual Job Fairs (VJFs). Workforce partners who attend can learn how to best utilize Illinois workNet's suite of tools and resources to assist customers/students in meeting their education and career goals. This presentation will include:

• An overview of articles, resources, and organizations found in the Prepare to Find a Job Guide.
• How partners can track customer progress through the Customer Support Center/Illinois Workforce Integration System with the self-guided Employment 101 (E101) tool. E101's career planning tools help customers organize their Job Search, Skills and Interest Surveys, Resumes, Interview Prep, and more.
• A discussion of how to facilitate Virtual Job Fairs in your region to connect job seekers with local employers.

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Learn more about the conference and register for the Forum for Excellence today.