The Community Foundation's Communityworks Initiative, has joined forces with The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Central Illinois to focus on improving Springfield's economic future through the Continuum of Learning Project.
The project focuses on education across the lifespan, from cradle to career, and is crucial in keeping Springfield a growing, thriving community. This effort is expected to provide long-term benefits for the community in the effort to improve the area's economic future through education of its workforce and planning. The goal of this community partnership is to be sure that every resident of Sangamon County is "Ready to Learn. Ready to Work. Ready to Succeed."
The Continuum of Learning is organized into five action teams:
Phase 1 Signing Up (Birth . Pre-K)
Phase 2 Starting Out (Grades K-5)
Phase 3 Getting Ready (Grades 6-12)
Phase 4 Taking Off (Post-Secondary)
Phase 5 Flying Well (Employee Development)
If you would like to get involved with an action team and learn more about the Continuum of Learning, please visit www.ContinuumofLearning.com or call Stacy Reed at 217-789-4431.