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Education for Employment (EFE) in Pekin, IL, is a regional delivery system that collaborates with local school districts in Peoria, Tazewell, and Mason Counties to enhance the delivery of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at various educational levels. Through partnerships with institutions like Illinois Central College, EFE offers high school students opportunities to enroll in early college dual credit programs in fields such as Certified Nurse Assistant, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science, and Welding. Dedicated to supporting CTE at the high school level, EFE oversees the distribution of funds from the Federal Perkins Grant and the State's Career and Technical Education Improvement Grant. Their programs span Agriculture, Business, Family Consumer Science, Health Occupations, and Industrial Technology, equipping students with the skills needed for careers and entry-level positions. Generated from the website

Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League is a nonprofit agency that offers educational, counseling and youth development services. The agency operates adult learning, day care and community technology centers, as well as administers after-school tutorial and supervised visitation programs. Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League s counseling program includes parent education classes and family habilitation services. The agency additionally offers academic scholarships. Its employment assistance program includes job placement and guidance, urban youth empowerment and recruitment services and workshops. Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League s technology center offers adult computer classes and training sessions for girls. The agency s day care center serves lunch. It is located in Peoria, Ill.