Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Jobs for Business Success (EC-JOBS) is a web-based platform created specifically for Effingham County school districts, businesses, and Lake Land College. EC-JOBS creates a talent pipeline from school to work for high school students, community college students, parents, displaced workers, and incumbent workers.
Led by Effingham County Chamber Workforce Development Director Jeff Fritchtnitch, EC-JOBS offers two components: educational and business.
The five school districts in Effingham County agreed to utilize it as a teaching and learning tool beginning in fifth grade. It will be used for career exploration, soft-skills development, and employment opportunities for high school students entering the workforce directly after graduation, as well as displaced and incumbent workers.
Effingham County businesses will be able to share employment opportunities, skills necessary to be successful within their business, and steps to apply and interview for open positions.
“This initiative combines a wealth of information about employment opportunities that will make it easier for Effingham County residents to bridge that gap between employers and employee,” President & CEO Lucinda Hart said. “EC-JOBS will also serve as an educational tool for our youth and adults as they learn more about employment opportunities and what skills, education, or certificates may be required for these jobs.”
The Effingham County Chamber will host its First Friday Luncheon on Friday, August 6 at 12:00pm at the Thelma Keller Convention Center. The August luncheon will feature Jeff Fritchtnitch, Effingham County Chamber’s Workforce Development Director. Fritchtnitch will be introducing the Chamber Foundation of Effingham County’s newest initiative, Effingham County Jobs for Business Success (EC-JOBS).
After 30+ years in academia, Fritchtnitch retired as Superintendent of the Mt. Vernon Township High School District #201 in 2020. Previously, he was the Superintendent of the Altamont Community Unit School District #10, where he served for 10 years. Currently, Fritchtnitch is consulting on an individual basis as well as a consultant for Synapsis: Rural Illinois Shared Education (RISE), which focuses on educational technologies for distance learning and course sharing. Fritchtnitch joined the Chamber part-time to assist with EC-JOBS.
EC-JOBS is a web-based platform created specifically for Effingham County school districts, businesses, and Lake Land College. It creates a talent pipeline from school to work for high school students, community college students, parents, displaced workers, and incumbent workers.
The fee to attend the luncheon is $15.00 per person in advance. Register by Thursday, August 5 online through the Chamber’s Event Calendar at EffinghamCountyChamber.com, or by calling the Chamber at (217) 342-4147
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