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Over 300 Students Entering Paid Internships in June

June 2, 2026

Beginning June 2, over 300 high school students from School Districts 300, 301, 303 and U-46 will begin paid internships through our summer internship program – a work-based learning opportunity that allows students to explore a career through placement with a local employer.

Building a Village of Support for Elgin’s Youth

May 27, 2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, the Elgin Neighborhood Network (ENN) is reflecting on the power of a supportive community. We are committed to making the transition from identifying a need to receiving professional care as seamless as possible.

Supporting Youth Mental Health: A Community-Wide Effort

May 1, 2026

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Elgin Neighborhood Network (ENN) Youth Mental Health Workgroup is working to ensure Elgin families know they are supported by providing resources and student engagement.

Alignment and Northern Kane County Region 110 Job Fair Attracts Students Across the Region

March 31, 2026

More than 600 students from eleven high schools across School Districts U-46, 300, 301, and 303 attended the annual Regional Job Fair sponsored by Alignment and Northern Kane County Region 110, hosted at Elgin Community College.

Sophomore/Junior Postsecondary Day Reaches Over 3,600 Students!

March 10, 2026

More than 30 universities, colleges, and organizations joined Alignment and School District U-46 for the Sophomore/Junior Virtual Postsecondary Day on March 4. This large-scale Zoom event reached over 3,600 students, exposing them to a multitude of college and career pathways.

Alignment Prepares Students to Go To Work

March 2, 2026

From Career Panels offering industry insights for future career planning, to Resume Workshops providing guidance on planning, resume building and interviewing skills, to career exploration through Summer Internships, Alignment is working hard to prepare our region’s students for future career success!

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