SCTEC Milestones

2018-2019 The Genesis
  • Lobby for funds: state, federal and local Environmental site preparation.
    Raze existing structure; break ground. Contractor and subcontractor monitoring Post-construction closeout. Financial closeout.
  • The superintendents, known as The Collective, formed the Southland Career and Technical Education Center (SCTEC). The superintendents represented Bloom Township HS Dist. 206, Homewood-Flossmoor HS District 233, Rich Township HS District 227, Southland Career Preparation HS & Elementary Dist. 162, SPEED Special Education Joint Agreement (SEJA) Dist. 802, & Prairie State College Dist. 515.
  • Letters of support secured to plan and develop the SCTEC.
    Regional, state and global Labor Market Information gathered to help determine SCTEC program offerings.
    More than 50 informational presentations delivered to share SCTEC project goals and progress. Weekly Zoom meetings held by The Collective and Working Group.
  • SCTEC-specific Informational materials created, including white paper, PowerPoint, executive summary and website.
    Advisory committee scope, roles and guidelines established.
    Logistics & Supply Chain Management Program added to SCTEC course options.
  • Step 1 Document of Intent Proposal submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for new area career center.
    Two FY2023 Community Project Proposals submitted for funding to Illinois Cong. Robin L. Kelly (2nd Dist.) to support the SCTEC.
  • ISBE’s authorizing letter received for districts to proceed in developing an area career center through Step Two.
  • Advisory Councils established for each program.
    Project awarded $1.74 million Community Project Grant from the U.S.
    Department of Education. Cong. Kelly’s office notified SCTEC of grant to plan and design elements of the career center.
  • Submitted Step 2 Program and Facility Needs Plan Proposal to ISBE for approval.
    Step 2 proposal approved by ISBE to continue career center development through Step 3.
  • Submitted Exelon STEM Urban Agriculture Lab grant to pilot SCTEC Urban Agriculture Program at Rich Township High School.
  • Selected SCTEC Architect: ARCON Associates & Ubl Design Group
  • Program Advisory Council meetings convened.
  • SCTEC initial architectural site and floor plan renderings created.
  • Lunch and Learn event hosted to update legislators, administrators and community on SCTEC progress.
  • Outlined Step 3 Educational Specifications and Finance Program proposal to ISBE.
  • Lobby for funds: state, federal, private. Budget allocation from Illinois.
  • Lobby for funds: state, federal and local Environmental site preparation.
    Raze existing structure; break ground. Contractor and subcontractor monitoring Post-construction closeout. Financial closeout.