Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Greater Peoria's workforce is powered by collaboration among employers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and community partners committed to developing talent and creating opportunity.
Whether you're looking to hire, develop employees, explore career pathways, or connect with workforce resources, the East Peoria Chamber can help connect you to the organizations and programs that support workforce success.
WORKFORCE AT A GLANCE
ICC Workforce Empowerment Initiative
Regional Workforce Alliance
Healthcare Education Consortium
Greater Peoria is committed to preparing students and job seekers for successful careers through career exploration, hands-on learning, workforce training, and employer partnerships.
Career Awareness & Exploration
Junior Achievement of Central Illinois
Career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs that connect students to future career opportunities.
CareerSpark - You're Hired!
A virtual career exploration platform connecting students with employers and career opportunities throughout the region.
Emerging Workforce Alliance
Connecting employers, educators, and workforce partners to strengthen career pathways and prepare the next generation of workers.
CareerSpark
A hands-on career exploration event introducing thousands of students to local industries and career pathways.
ICC Business Solutions
Customized workforce training, professional development, and business support programs.
IT Workforce Accelator
Regional initiative preparing talent for careers in cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, software development, healthcare IT, and data analytics.
ICC Apprenticeships program
Earn-and-learn opportunities connecting employers with future skilled workers.
Greater Peoria Advanced Employment Skills (GPEAK)
Industry-driven workforce training programs focused on in-demand careers.
ICC Workforce Empowerment Initiative
The Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI) provides workforce training and credential opportunities that help individuals prepare for in-demand careers while supporting the talent needs of employers throughout the Greater Peoria region.
Educational institutions throughout the region work together to create seamless pathways from education to employment.
Path2BU
A partnership between Illinois Central College and Bradley University that provides students with a streamlined transfer pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor's degree.
Regional Educational Partners
- Bradley University
- Illinois Central College
- Eureka College
- Methodist College
- University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
The Greater Peoria Healthcare Education Consortium was created to strengthen the region's healthcare workforce pipeline and address growing workforce needs.
Current consortium members include:
- Methodist College
- OSF Saint Francis College of Nursing
- Bradley University
- Illinois Central College
- University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
- Peoria Public Schools
- East Peoria Community High School (beginning Fall 2026)
Through collaboration between healthcare providers, educational institutions, and workforce partners, the consortium helps create pathways into healthcare careers while supporting the long-term workforce needs of the region.
Greater Peoria Regional Workforce Alliance
The Regional Workforce Alliance brings together employers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, economic development groups, and community partners to strengthen workforce development throughout the region.
The alliance focuses on:
- Career awareness
- Talent attraction
- Workforce retention
- Employer engagement
- Career pathway development
The region's workforce initiatives support several critical industry sectors.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Healthcare Education Consortium
- Clinical training partnerships
- Medical education programs
- Nursing education programs
Advanced Manufacturing
- ICC Apprenticeships
- Manufacturing workforce initiatives
- Technical training programs
- Skilled trades development
Agriculture & Food Processing
- AgTech workforce opportunities
- Industry-specific training programs
Logistics & Transportation
- Transportation workforce development
- Supply chain career pathways
Technology & Digital Innovation
- IT Workforce Accelerator
- Cybersecurity training
- Cloud computing programs
- Data analytics training
HIRING & JOB SEEKER RESOURCES
Employers have access to workforce organizations, educational institutions, training providers, and workforce development programs designed to support recruitment, retention, and employee development.
Employer Resources
Whether entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking advancement opportunities, Greater Peoria offers resources to help individuals succeed.
Career Resources
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Connecting Businesses to Workforce Solutions
The East Peoria Chamber serves as a connector between employers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and community partners.
Whether you are looking to hire, develop talent, explore workforce programs, or connect with educational resources, our team can help connect you to the organizations and opportunities that support workforce success.