Southern Illinois delivers customized training designed around regional industry needs. From advanced manufacturing to welding, agronomy innovation, CDL programs, and nursing, we provide the skills and resources businesses need to succeed.
• Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy
• Agronomy Innovation Center
• Industrial Electronics/Industrial Maintenance
• Welding
• Fast Track Truck Driving Schools
• Food and Beverage/Hospitality
• Health Careers
• and more!
Connecting Careers
Built for Industry
Training and Retaining
From employer recruiting to upskilling and job search assistance, Southern Illinois’ collaborative network of industry, education, and workforce partners ensures a highly skilled, career-ready workforce—helping existing companies thrive and giving prospective businesses confidence.
Research Meets Opportunity
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of only 21 universities nationwide with both Carnegie Research 1 and Opportunity College designations—combining world-class research with exceptional access offering 120 undergraduate degrees, 80 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees.
• 900+ Engineering Graduates Last 5 Years
• Nationally Recognized Aviation and Automotive Programs
• Illinois Food, Entrepreneurship, Research and Manufacturing Hub (iFERM)
• Gower Translational Research Center’s BioLaunch
• Illinois Innovation Network Hub
• 900+ Engineering Graduates Last 5 Years
• Nationally Recognized Aviation and Automotive Programs
• Illinois Food, Entrepreneurship, Research and Manufacturing Hub (iFERM)
• Gower Translational Research Center’s BioLaunch
• Illinois Innovation Network Hub
