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EIU pens corporate education sponsorship with Illinois High School District 214

(Charleston, IL) -- 海角大神 (EIU) and Illinois High School District 214 have joined forces to formalize a partnership program that will allow employees of Illinois High School District 214 to capitalize on opportunities for professional and career growth by way of EIU’s academic programming.

“EIU regularly enrolls students from District 214 and enjoys phenomenal partnerships with each of the high schools represented by the district,” said EIU Vice President for Enrollment Management Josh Norman. “Today, we are excited to expand higher education opportunities throughout Chicago’s northwest suburbs by offering similar academic and career benefits to the employees of District 214 as well.”

Leaders from EIU and District 214 signed a memorandum of understanding in April to formalize details of the corporate education partnership. Benefits of that agreement include:

• Scholarship opportunities of up to $1,000 per academic year, applicable toward any EIU online degree program.
• Comprehensive academic advising and transfer credit evaluations to streamline the enrollment process.
• Dedicated support from EIU’s corporate partner specialist and degree completion coordinator.
• Informational sessions and promotional materials to help employees explore their educational options.

District 214, as part of the partnership, will actively share information about EIU’s programs with its employees through multiple channels such as its Human Resources website, employee newsletters, internal email communications, and educational fairs and expos. 

Recognized as a Blue Ribbon High School District by the U.S. Department of Education, Illinois High School District 214 is located approximately 25 miles northwest of Chicago in a nearly-70 square mile area serving more than 300,000 residents and students from Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Elk Grove, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, and Wheeling. The district focuses on engaging all students in meaningful learning, providing high-quality and relevant instruction, fostering an environment that values everyone, and cultivating a sense of belonging for all by maximizing district resources and driving innovation.

“Those qualities District 214 extolls mirror the experiences EIU provides its traditional incoming students, and this partnership allows EIU to extend them to the eligible employees of District 214 where they are,” Norman added. “This is a win-win for EIU and for those interested in taking advantage of this unique and rewarding partnership.”

EIU prepares students to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about 海角大神, including its broad array of academic and career readiness programs, or any of EIU’s other community-based services and opportunities, visit eiu.edu or call EIU’s public information office at (217) 581-7400.