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Sandburg’s Workforce Development & Community Education (WDCE) provides workshops, classes, educational day trips and events to inspire learning and enrich lives professionally and personally at our Galesburg and Carthage locations. Programs are perfect for anyone who wants to learn, regardless of previous academic experience or career path. We also offer personalized corporate training.

Take charge of your learning today.

Choose a topic below, stop by to visit us in building D (upper level) on the Galesburg campus.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Discover new hobbies, learn new skills, and connect with others through Sandburg’s personal enrichment offerings. Learn more about the programming

NON-CREDIT CAREER TRAINING

We can help you reskill, upskill and stay enriched with lifelong learning to elevate your qualifications. Learn more about our online courses.

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM

As a CHW student, you have the opportunity to develop valuable, employable skills to help people in your community while gaining exposure to diverse health professions. Program information

DAY TRIPS

Explore exciting day-trip opportunities offered through Carl Sandburg College Workforce Development & Community Education.

Current Trips

KIDS ON CAMPUS

Kids on Campus programs provide engaging educational experiences for youth throughout the year. From creative projects and career exploration to science, history, and summer enrichment experiences, students can learn, create, and explore in a college environment. Kids on campus programs
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DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Interested in an alternative to having a violation on your driving record?

Learn more about the driver safety program.

FOOD PROTECTION MANAGEMENT

Interested in getting your food protection manager certification. Learn more about the food protection course.

CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM

Hands-on non-credit culinary training program helps prepare you for employment in the food-service industry. Culinary training information

CPR/AED TRAINING

Gain the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency. Training opportunities

WORKFORCE TRAINING

Explore short-term training designed to build in-demand skills and advance your career. Workforce training programs

CUSTOMIZED WORKFORCE TRAINING

Sandburg partners with businesses, industries, schools, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies to develop customized training solutions that align with organizational goals. Customized workforce training options
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“Training to enhance your employees' skills and increase your business productivity can be offered at your workplace, virtually or at any campus location. Courses include office and technology, automotive, healthcare, electrical, welding, manufacturing, agriculture, horticulture, soft skills and more.”
Ask us about potential funding opportunities.
Convenient corporate training