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Logan County Career Spark 2026
[October 21, 2026]
LINCOLN, Ill. (October 19,
2026) — Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development (LEAD) is
inviting local and regional employers to take part in Logan County
Career Spark 2026, a career exploration event for 8th grade students
from schools across Logan County. The event will be held on
Thursday, November 6, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lincoln
Park District Recreation Center (1400 Primm Road).
Career Spark gives students a firsthand look at the careers
available right here in Logan County and with nearby employers.
Students will meet professionals, learn what different industries
do, and discover the skills and training that lead to good jobs
close to home.
LEAD is looking for businesses from every sector to participate,
including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, the skilled
trades, transportation and logistics, public service, finance, and
more.
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Participating
employers will have the chance to promote their industry and
company to the next generation of the local workforce.
"Eighth grade is when many students start thinking seriously
about what comes next," said Uriah Kilgallin, CEO of LEAD.
"Career Spark lets them see that there are rewarding careers
waiting for them right here at home. We want every employer who
is hiring in Logan County to be in that room."
Employers interested in participating should contact Uriah
Kilgallin with Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development at
uriah@leadlincoln.com. To ensure that you have space for a
booth, please respond by October 30.
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