Brent Baker, Peoria Pathways to Prosperity Coordinator for the Greater Peoria EDC, has been working to create internships for Peoria Public Schools students for most of his time at the GPEDC. Working in conjunction with local employers and the Peoria…
In 2008, during the aftermath of a national economic downturn, the Peoria City Council decided to make an investment in Peoria's disadvantaged youth. Beyond providing economic opportunity to a number of Peoria's most vulnerable youth, the Mayor's Youth Corps also…
Getting middle school aged girls involved in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers is more important now than ever before. Jobs in these areas are growing at a rate of nearly twice the national average. However, educators are noticing…
Becoming a Carpenters Union Apprentice provides people with the rare opportunity to "earn while you learn." This approach makes it easier for people of all ages to get involved with the trade since they have the ability to earn a…
