Advance Your Career Early: Free Dual Credit Courses at ERCA for 2024-2025

Lake Land College has announced that students at the Effingham Regional Career Academy (ERCA) can enroll in select dual credit courses without cost for the academic years Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. These courses will be held at the Kluthe Center and taught by Lake Land College instructors. The initiative is designed to offer educational opportunities in high-demand career fields.

The available courses include topics such as commercial driver’s license (CDL), agriculture, healthcare, networking, and geospatial technology (GIS). For Fall 2024, the curriculum includes courses like Introduction to Agricultural Occupations, Health Science Careers, Foundations of Nursing, CDL Theory, Careers in CDL, Introduction to Networking, and Maps and Spatial Analysis. These courses allow students to earn college credits while still in high school, aiding in career preparation.

Eligibility is limited to sophomores or juniors at the start of the 2024-2025 school year from any of the 14 schools within ERCA, including Altamont High School and Beecher City High School. This program helps students advance their education without the cost of college credits.

Students interested should consult their high school guidance counselor. More details about the courses and registration can be obtained from Jerome Tkachuk, Director of Effingham Education and Regional Extension Centers. Tessa Wiles, Director of Dual Credit and Honors Experience, is also available for inquiries about additional dual credit opportunities.

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