Alignment Collaborative for Education

What’s New

Welcome Katelyn and Daija to the Alignment Team!

September 9, 2026

Alignment is excited to welcome Katelyn Mucci Segura as Associate Executive Director and Daija Bates as Community and School Program Coordinator. Their combined experience in nonprofit leadership, education, student engagement, community partnerships, and workforce development brings valuable new perspectives and strengthens Alignment’s ability to connect students, schools, businesses, and community partners across the region.

One Month to Explore!

September 1, 2026

The Alignment Collaborative for Education and School District U-46 will host over 2,400 8th graders, and business and community professionals to introduce the students to more than 100 careers on October 1, 2026. Eighth grade students will have the opportunity to visit with business and industry partners, learn more about the academies plus dual credit opportunities and explore the U-46 career pathways.

Celebrating Another Incredible Summer of Student Success

August 5, 2026

As schools open and students return to the classroom, 307 students are beginning the new school year with greater confidence, valuable real-world experience, and a much clearer vision for their future after high school. Together, our partners made an extraordinary investment in the future of our region.

Alignment, Northern Kane County Region 110, and Central Unit School District 301 Partner to Introduce Drone Internship

July 27, 2026

This summer, the Alignment Collaborative for Education partnered with Northern Kane County Region 110 and Central Unit School District 301 to launch its first-ever Drone Internship, providing students with hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the aviation industry while helping shape the future of career and technical education in Northern Kane County.

Help Us Find Our Next Community and School Program Coordinator

July 14, 2026

Alignment is seeking an energetic and passionate individual committed to future workforce development who can plan and deliver coaching and career preparation planning and programming for students residing in school districts U-46, 300, 301, and 303. This planning and programming must be inclusive of the business community to include organizations representing business, municipalities, non-profits, post-secondary, and school district personnel. Candidate must have an appreciation for working effectively within the diverse community that Alignment serves.

This Summer Marks a Milestone for Our Healthcare Internship Program

July 9, 2026

More than 500 applications were received in preparation for the healthcare summer internship program. A record number of over 70 paid internships were made available by the local healthcare community.

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