•November 18, 2015•

Moultrie County board members learned of the progress of the No Job Left Behind initiative at the November 12 meeting.

Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Director Stepheny McMahon explained that the initiative to promote jobs and job training for local businesses has grown since 2013.

“We have grown to include 160 different people from business, manufacturing and education,” McMahon said. “ During our recent No Job Left Behind manufacturing tour, Okaw Valley took the whole school.”

The partnership between area schools, manufacturing and business has led districts to implement new vocational offerings for those wishing to enter the workforce right out of high school.

McMahon explained the $5000 investment by the county continues to produce results with the No Job Left Behind initiative.

“We are implementing a new program at the eighth grade level to help get students thinking about their future goals,” McMahon said, indicating they were working to expand into the lower grades to increase awareness.

Central Illinois Public Transportation mobility manager Jennifer Moore responded to questions from board member Roger Glazebrook concerning the service to which Moultrie County contributes $1000 annually.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.