Parkland College is an outstanding community college that offers educational and life skills that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Located in Champaign, Illinois, Parkland College is dedicated to improving the life of its students, and serves thousands of individuals annually, providing career and transferable credit programs, community workshops and online courses. Advising services are available for students to reach their potential, while high school students have the opportunity to participate in the dual enrollment program. Parkland College has a thorough list of associate’s degrees, and an even longer list of certificate opportunities for those looking to get ahead in their careers. Not just an ordinary community college, Parkland College boasts a radio and TV station, an art gallery, a drama theatre and even a planetarium. Parkland College is a resource not only to its students, but also to the local community. To help students cover tuition and other costs, Parkland offers financial aid to eligible students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. If you’re interested in starting your academic or professional future on a culturally rich campus, take a look at Parkland College.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a leading institution focused on education, research, and public engagement, with over 3,000 faculty members driving innovation and economic development. The university offers a wide range of academic programs and resources, attracting top students who engage in research, study abroad, and participate in numerous student organizations. With a strong emphasis on bar exam success and a commitment to public service, Illinois Law prepares graduates for successful careers, boasting an impressive employment rate of 89% for the class of 2023.

The Research Park at the University of Illinois is a leading innovation hub for technology commercialization with a unique environment that cultivates startups and increases capabilities for established companies. The mixed-use composition promotes creative collisions and interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthening the bridge between campus and community. Located on campus, Research Park has more than 120 companies and growing, employing over 2,100 people in high-technology careers. At any given time more than 800 student interns are gaining valuable experiential learning and work experience while making real contributions to internal corporate R&D and product development programs. Learn more: https://researchpark.illinois.edu/

Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it. Combining clinical care, health insurance, medical research, and higher education, Carle Health provides highly accessible, high-quality care and service to improve health in communities throughout Central Illinois and beyond. Always focused on its North Star – providing the best care possible for patients and health plan members – Carle Health is driven by a deep philanthropic spirit to solve real-world health issues now and into the future. The system includes eight award-winning hospitals, multispecialty physician group practices with more than 1,300 doctors and advanced practice providers, provider-driven health insurance plans including Health Alliance™ and FirstCarolinaCare, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

Mission Statement The mission of the Champaign Unit #4 School District, in partnership with the community, is to guide all students in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse society, and excel in a changing world by providing dynamic, resource-rich learning environments and experiences in which people and lifelong learning are valued. Superintendent: Dr. Judy Wiegand

The mission of Urbana School District 116, a multicultural community committed to educational excellence, is to ensure that all learners acquire knowledge, develop skills, and build character to achieve personal greatness and help create a better global society by providing innovative, comprehensive programs, respecting individual learning styles and cultural differences, and fostering caring and nurturing relationships while engaging each student, every family, and the entire community.

Today, more than 100 grocery, pet food, hardware, pharmacies and gas stations are part of the NFI family in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri. They continue to serve their respective communities with a commitment to taking care of their customers. We have more than 3,000 active NFI Associates that have ownership through an employee stock option purchase plan (ESOP). As associate owners there is a much stronger focus on selling fresh product, listening to and responding to customers needs and building lasting relationships with courteous service. A commitment that will continue to be the foundation for continued growth and success for future generations.

As North America’s largest equipment rental company, with 1300+ stores in the United States and Canada, we serve construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, homeowners, and communities, with the goal of fulfilling customer needs and surpassing expectations. We go beyond equipment. We are the world’s largest fleet of problem solvers, with best-in-class specialty solutions, safety training, and 24/7 support to empower your success. For more updates, follow us on Twitter: www.unitedrentals.com/twitter Like us on Facebook: www.unitedrentals.com/facebook Join us on Google+: www.unitedrentals.com/google See more videos: www.unitedrentals.com/youtube

Caterpillar Inc., is an American corporation which designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. With more than US$89 billion in assets, Caterpillar was ranked number one in its industry and number 44 overall in the 2009 Fortune 500. Caterpillar stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Caterpillar Inc. traces its origins to the 1925 merger of the Holt Manufacturing Company and the C. L. Best Tractor Company, creating a new entity, the California based Caterpillar Tractor Company. In 1986, the company re-organized itself as a Delaware corporation under the current name, Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar's headquarters are located in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Caterpillar machinery is recognizable by its trademark ''Caterpillar Yellow'' livery and the ''CAT'' logo.

JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® Worldwide, LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and Dana® in Europe. For more information about JELD-WEN or to join our team, visit https://www.corporate.jeld-wen.com/.

As of December 31, 2023, First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ: BUSE) was a $12.28 billion financial holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Busey Bank, a wholly-owned bank subsidiary of First Busey Corporation, had total assets of $12.25 billion as of December 31, 2023, and is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Busey Bank currently has 46 banking centers serving Illinois, eight banking centers serving Missouri, three banking centers serving Southwest Florida, and one banking center in Indianapolis, Indiana. More information about Busey Bank can be found at busey.com. Through Busey’s Wealth Management division, the company provides a full range of asset management, investment, brokerage, fiduciary, philanthropic advisory, tax preparation, and farm management services to individuals, businesses, and foundations. Assets under care totaled $12.14 billion as of December 31, 2023. More information about Busey’s Wealth Management services can be found at busey.com/wealthmanage.

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