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The 2026 Career Spark event hosted by
the Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development (LEAD) was hosted
at the Lincoln Park District on Friday, November 6th. Eighth grade
students from around Logan County and neighboring districts were
invited to attend.
LEAD CEO Uriah Kilgallin said the event introduces the students to
careers around the area. It also helps them see the types of jobs
available in Logan County and nearby communities.
Industries represented included advanced manufacturing, engineering
and logistics, agriculture, food and natural resources, architecture
and construction, arts, technology and communication, business and
finance, education and training, government, law and public service,
and health and life sciences.
To learn more about careers in the various industries plus the
skills and training needed, students could talk to professionals
from CEFCU, Rivian, Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Illinois Work Net,
Lincoln Fire Department, Logan County Sheriff’s Department and
Lincoln Park District.
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Teachers and
students from the LCHS Lincolnland Technical Education Center
shared information about programs like advanced metals,
automotive technology, cosmetology, culinary arts and nursing
101. Future Farmers of America (FFA) members told students about
agricultural courses and careers.
In another section, students could learn about the Land of
Lincoln CEO program from current LLCEO students.
Faculty and staff from Heartland Community College had tables
set up with information about courses and careers in Liberal
Arts and Social Sciences, agriculture, science, technology,
engineering, math and business.
LTEC Director Matt Puckett said as part of educational
standards, eighth grade students are expected to attend a career
fair like this one.
The Career Spark event was a good way for students to see what
jobs are out there and how to prepare for these jobs.
2026 Career Spark slideshow
A robot dog created at Heartland
Community College on display during the Career Spark event
- video
[Angela Reiners]
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