Events

Join us for the August First Friday Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Effingham (Truman/Roosevelt)! 

Topic: Effingham Regional Career Academy

The Effingham Regional Career Academy (ERCA), is a public/private partnership between business, education, and the community, teaches skills and knowledge needed in the current and future job market. Its mission is to attract, retain and grow area businesses by providing sustainable pathways to high skill, high demand careers for high school students, adult learners, and incumbent workers.

ERCA provides an innovative outlet through which educators and employers inspire students to pursue training for high-demand careers in the regional workforce. Creating targeted educational opportunities and a pipeline of skilled individuals for area employers will positively impact future access to a skilled workforce, and our region’s agility in adapting to forthcoming industry trends.

Featured Speakers:
Norma Lansing – Effingham Regional Career Academy
Jerry Tkachuk – Lake Land College

Cost*: $20 per person

Questions can be directed to the Chamber staff at (217) 342-4147.

*Cancellations and refunds will be issued in full if received on or before noon CST Monday, July 31. After noon CST on July 31, no refunds will be issued. If the event is rescheduled, all registrations will be honored for the rescheduled date or may be refunded in full with a refund request**. If the event is canceled, all registration will be refunded in full. **Refund requests must be submitted in writing by email to Nicole Morrison. Please allow up to five (5) business days to process your refund request.