ISBE Approves SCTEC
as an Area Career Center
the Importance of SCTEC
at the State of the State
Student-Focused.
Future-Ready.
that drives economic growth
and community development
Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent
Rich Township High School District 227
Welcome To
The Future of Education
As a long-time leader and education advocate, I could not be prouder to introduce you to the embodiment of the future of education and the bridge to success for students in Chicago’s south suburbs (and beyond): the Southland Career & Technical Education Center, commonly known as the SCTEC.
Governor’s Speech 2-20-26
March 16, 2026
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During his February 2026 State of the State Address, Governor JB Pritzker publicly endorsed the creation of the Southland Career and Technical Education Center (SCTEC),...
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SCTEC in the News
March 16, 2026
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Stay informed on the growing regional and statewide attention surrounding the Southland Career & Technical Education Center. Explore recent media coverage highlighting SCTEC’s progress, partnerships,...
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Shaping the Region’s Future
March 16, 2026
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SCTEC Summit Brings Southland Leaders Together to Shape the Region’s Future Shaping the Region’s Future On April 4, 2025, the Southland Career & Technical Education...
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Training Programs
VALUABLE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, FOCUSED
ON CURRENT AND FUTURE INDUSTRY JOBS
6
SCHOOL
DISTRICTS
DISTRICTS
7
TRAINING AREAS
60
+
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
OPPORTUNITIES
1000
ANNUAL STUDENT
CAPACITY
CAPACITY
15000
STUDENTS WITH
ACCESS TO SCTEC
ACCESS TO SCTEC
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Collective
In 2018, six forward-looking high school superintendents in the southern suburbs of Chicago in Cook County initiated plans to establish a new area career center known as the Southland Career and Technical Education Center that would be located in Park Forest.
