NIU engages in meaningful and mutually beneficial collaborations with partners in many local communities.
The Center for P-20 Engagement supports partnerships related to education and training at all levels - from preschool (P) through graduate studies (20+) - in schools, workplaces, and community settings.
If you are seeking partners, expertise, resources, or services to meet education and training needs, contact the Center for P-20 Engagement. Faculty, students, professionals and employers are invited to affiliate with the Center's P-20 Network and list P-20 projects on this site.
Rena Cotsones is now assistant vice president for regional engagement/Rockford:
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School districts, community colleges, universities, regional offices of education, state education agencies, and civic groups participate in NIU partnership activities.
Local governments work with NIU to deliver training to employees and the public, survey public opinion on local needs, and conduct strategic studies on growth and future enrollments. Social service agencies and local organizations also find NIU experts and programs to meet educational needs
Meeting the challenges of changes in the workplace and in the marketplace often means training and retraining. NIU works with large and small companies throughout the region to customize education and training.