Your Pathway
To a Strong Future.

Hands-on Training and Skill Development for High Demand Careers

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About Us

The Effingham Regional Career Academy provides an innovative outlet through which educators and employers inspire students to pursue training for high-demand careers in the regional workforce. Creating targeted educational opportunities and a pipeline of skilled individuals for area employers will positively impact future access to a skilled workforce, and our region’s agility in adapting to forthcoming industry trends.

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Effingham Regional Career Foundation Seeking Executive Director

The Effingham Regional Career Foundation is looking for its first Executive Director to lead the efforts of the Effingham Regional Career Academy’s mission to provide training that grows the regional workforce through innovative skills-based curriculum and meets the needs of the regional economy.

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Effingham Regional Career Foundation Seeking Executive Director

ERCA Benefits

Establish Career Pathways

Our classes help prepare you to enter the field you want. Whether it is agriculture, health care, info technology, manufacturing, or transportation we are here to help.

Hands-On-Learning

Our classes often involve a lot of hands-on learning, which can help students learn more effectively and retain information better.

Flexible Training Space

ERCA offers flexible training programs specially crafted to meet industry standards, ensuring you acquire the skills and knowledge demanded by employers.

Support Our Mission

ERCA will be housed in the Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center with classes beginning spring 2025. The Effingham Regional Career Academy will soon be seeking financial support to equip the Academy with state-of-the-art equipment and a strong technology infrastructure. Additionally, business leaders and technical experts are needed to serve on Board and career pathway advisory committees.


Volunteers Needed!

Whether you’re interested in serving on advisory committees, offering business tours, participating in classroom presentations or sharing your professional expertise, your involvement makes a big difference. By volunteering, you help students explore career pathways, develop valuable skills and connect their education to real-world experiences.

Join us in shaping the future workforce by lending your time, knowledge, and enthusiasm to Effingham Regional Career Academy initiatives. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of professionals!

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Latest News


September 13, 2024

Effingham Regional Career Foundation Seeking Executive Director

The Effingham Regional Career Foundation is looking for its first Executive Director to lead the efforts of the Effingham Regional

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March 24, 2024

Effingham Regional Career Academy Prepares for Fall Semester

More than 45 students are enrolled for inaugural courses The Effingham Regional Career Foundation launches the full course program in

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January 22, 2024

First Spring Explore Class Underway

Effingham Regional Career Academy expands course schedule For the first time since its inception, the Explore ERCA program has a

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