Washington Bridge Education Foundation

08/20/2026

Learn about career options…

🚪 OPEN DOORS + OPEN INTERVIEWS

We’re opening the doors to our brand-new East Peoria plant—and you’re invited inside before production starts rolling!

Join us Saturday, August 29 at 9:00 AM for:

🏭 Plant walkthroughs
🎤 WMBD broadcasting live
👋 Tubey doing Tubey things
🎁 Refreshments, giveaways, and a mystery raffle
🤝 On-the-spot interviews
💬 Honest conversations with current employees

No suit required. No résumé black hole. Just come see the plant, meet the people, and discover where you could build what’s next.

📍 Morton Industries
2500 N Main St.
East Peoria, IL 61611

View the official event details and RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LB5Hk5VzR/

08/20/2026

SHOP NOW AT CHOSEN AGAIN! AUGUST PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WASHINGTON BRIDGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 🤍🧡

08/07/2026

Caterpillar is making a $10 million workforce development pledge to boost manufacturing careers in Illinois, as part of a broader five-year, $100 million “Building the Future Workforce Initiative” global commitment the company launched in 2025.

07/27/2026

Share the news to local students…

Looking for CNA opportunities in the local area?

Career Services is hosting a CNA Job Fair on Monday, July 27, from 10 am to noon in Cedar Hall on the Peoria Campus.

Current students, former students, and community members are invited to connect with local employers, learn about open CNA positions, and take the next step toward a career in health care.

07/20/2026

🎨🏆 Paint the Path 2026 Fan Favorite Award 🏆🎨

Congratulations to our top three fan favorites, and a huge thank you to everyone who voted and participated in Paint the Path this year!

07/14/2026

🎨 5 days left to vote for the Paint the Path Fan Favorite Award! To vote, simply 👍 like the artwork you love.

07/04/2026

Celebrate America's 250th birthday by practicing your right to vote! 🗳️ Cast your vote for your favorite "Paint the Path" artwork(s) simply by giving it a "Like." Voting will remain open for the next two weeks before the official FAN FAVORITE WINNER is announced. Enjoy the beautiful, patriotic paintings on this July 4th and happy voting!

06/23/2026

🎨 🗳️ Ready, set, vote for Fan Favorite! Show your love for your favorite "Paint the Path" masterpiece(s) by giving it a thumbs up 👍 right here in this post. Artwork is in no particular order so please scroll through them all - so many gems this year!

Your votes will bring smiles 😊 and encourage our community artists, so let's see those likes! Please feel free to share this post with friends and family!

The artist with the most likes wins a stylish Washington Bridge Education Foundation t-shirt and receives a free square for next year's event. The clock is ticking - voting closes July 19th!

We encourage everyone to visit the walking path between Five Points and WFD (look for Abe) to see these in person!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Career & Technical Education Grant recipients! Grant funding can help students with the practical costs that come with career preparation, including tools, training, uniforms, coursework, certifications, and other needed expenses.

When you see one of these signs in town, help us celebrate these students and the bright futures they are building!