Education-to-Careers prepares students for life and careers for the 21^st century.

DuPage Area Education-to-Careers, or ETC, is systematic school improvement aimed at providing all students with the education, experience and guidance that enables them to set practical goals, make informed choices, meet high standards, and achieve their dreams.

The DuPage Area ETC is one of 39 regional partnerships in the state of Illinois.

Our local initiative is a collaborative effort of:

• The College of DuPage (COD) - http://www.cod.edu/
• DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES) - http://www.daoes.org
• Regional Office of Education - http://www.dupage.k12.il.us/
• Area business and Industry
• Workforce Development Board
• DuPage Area Elementary, Middle and High School Districts
• Post-Secondary Institutions

• We cannot continue to prepare today's children for tomorrow's world with yesterday's education.
• We need to take education to a new level of rigor and relevance.
• So that each and every student leaves school completely prepared to succeed in the 21^st century.
• Our state's economy and employment environments are changing fast and fundamentally thanks to:
  • Global competition
  • New technology
  • Economic volatility

The DuPage Area ETC strives to provide the following opportunities for all students:

• A comprehensive, integrated education
• Work-based curriculum
• Work site experiences
• Career guidance
• Continuing educational opportunities
• Employment assistance (IETC, COD)