CTE Works for Students
ROE #21 serves as Fiscal Agent for the Franklin County Regional Delivery System for Career and Technical Education cooperative. The programs are funded by the Career and Technical Education Consolidated Grant, formerly the Federal Perkins Grant and State of Illinois Career and Technical Education Initiative Grant.
Cooperating school districts include Benton Consolidated H.S., Christopher H.S., Frankfort Community H.S., Sesser-Valier H.S., Thompsonville H.S., and Zeigler-Royalton H.S.
The FCRDS is governed by the FCRDS Board of Control, which consists of Franklin County school superintendents and the ROE 21 Regional Superintendent. ROE 21 serves as the entity’s fiscal agent.
FCRDS operates a "Regional" Carpentry CTE class available to all Franklin County high school students:
Public Meeting Notices
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE of the regular quarterly meetings of the Regional Board of Control. All meetings are held at the Franklin County ROE #21 Office in the Campbell Building Conference Room located at 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812 at 9:00 am, unless otherwise specified.
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Franklin County VentureWise Program
The VentureWise Program is an entrepreneurial development organization that, in conjunction with Rend Lake College, invests in high school juniors and seniors across Franklin County interested in starting and developing their own businesses. The Franklin County VentureWise Program hosts a Trade Show in April. The trade show allows students to present their business ideas and products to the public. The businesses are so unique and impressive!
Carpentry Class
The Carpentry Program is a hands-on class that equips high school juniors and seniors in Franklin County with the skills and knowledge to excel in carpentry and construction. Students in the program learn essential techniques, from woodworking to project management, while gaining real-world experience. From tiny houses to storage sheds, the creativity and quality of work are truly remarkable!
