Strategic partnerships Opportunity to collaborate with the college on workforce development programs and K-12 partnerships in seven counties, expanding reach for customized training and certificate programs.

Expansion potential Multiple satellite campuses and centers (Edwardsville, Alton, Carlinville, Jerseyville, Bethalto, NGRREC, Mannie Jackson) present cross-site sales opportunities for training capacity, IT solutions, and blended learning platforms.

Technology enablement Existing tech stack (iCIMS, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Teams, CRM/marketing tools) indicates readiness for integrated HR, student recruitment, and digital learning solutions; upsell modern edu tech, analytics, and security offerings.

Funding aligned Foundation grants and grant partnerships (Water and Environment grant) show openness to funded programs; propose grant-ready training modules and environmental/civic programs to align with funding criteria.

Career pathways Active engagement in career fairs, workforce training, and new Aviation Mechanics program signals demand for industry-aligned curricula, career services tech, and employer-sponsored training partnerships.