What is EFE 330?
Education for Employment Systems (EFEs) were developed in the 1980's by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Legislature to provide leadership for the state's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs under Perkins Legislative requirements for program development and accountability. The purpose of EFE #330 is to:
provide leadership, support, and technical assistance for K-12 CTE programs
manage state and federal resources designed to deliver quality CTE programs in an efficient manner
submit and administer career and technical education related grants and disperse funds and services to member districts
provide curriculum and program development
provide staff professional development opportunities for teachers, counselors and administrators
collect data to provide assistance in the areas of accountability and the development of performance standards
assist schools with technology and equipment updates
provide the infrastructure for linking K-12 education with community colleges/universities, business and industry
provide assistance to CTE “Special Population” students. This includes students who are academically, financially, educationally, or physically disadvantaged
enable all students to be prepared for employment, continuing education and productive citizenship in today’s global market
As an educational cooperative, EFE #330 functions under the same guidelines as public school systems. EFE #330 is located at Parkland Community College in Champaign, IL and employs two full-time employees and multiple part-time employees. A governing board made up of member-district Superintendents meets monthly. Additionally, the EFE #330 fiscal agent is located at Heritage CUSD #8 in Homer, IL.
