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Thank you for your donation to Alignment to support students graduating academic and career ready prepared for the future workforce. Donations like yours have enabled Alignment to:

Reach more than 15,000 students with career planning resources across School Districts U-46, 300, 301, and 303.
Contribute 13,258 volunteer hours in our partner school districts representing an investment of over $800,000 to the schools and the region.
Grow paid summer internship placements in 11 high schools by 66% partnering with Northern Kane County Region 110 and Elgin Community College’s Taking Back the Trades grant.
Expand as part of the Elgin United Way Neighborhood Network opportunities for students and families to access career planning services while also beginning to address the critical challenge of youth mental health and wellness.

These milestones would not be possible without your financial investment. We share a commitment to collaboratively bring schools and communities together to positively impact the future workforce. With your investment, we prepare students today with their families to ensure a future of economic and social prosperity.

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What’s New

The First 12 Days of Internships

June 19, 2026

This summer, Alignment and Northern Kane County Region 110 teamed up to place more than 300 high school interns at over 100 host company locations across the region. The internships kicked off in early June and will continue through early July, giving students hands-on experience in a variety of career fields. Along the way, we’re capturing snapshots of these talented interns in action and sharing highlights of their real-world work experiences.

Elgin Township continues to invest in summer internships and youth mental health resources to youth and families

June 16, 2026

Elgin Township provided the first grant to Alignment in 2022 for $9,600 to help fund 75 high school students with paid summer internships as part of its summer enrichment grant program. Five years later with funding received each year, Elgin Township has funded for 2026, a $21,600 grant to support the growth of paid summer internships for high school students.

Hoffer Foundation provides an additional annual gift of $25,000 to grow the summer internship program.

June 15, 2026

Since day one of Alignment’s conception, the Hoffer Family has been at the table encouraging local school districts and the business community to work more strongly together helping Alignment and the region’s school districts build partnerships across the greater Elgin area. As a result of these partnerships, Alignment has advanced the organization from serving less than 5,000 students in 2021 to over 15,000 students in 2026.

Alignment continues to benefit from the Seigle Foundation’s steadfast support

June 12, 2026

Alignment continues to receive the steadfast support of the Seigle Foundation with an annual grant award of $47,250 to prepare our youth for future personal and career success. This generous funding will allow Alignment to continue expanding its work-based learning initiatives for middle and high school students throughout the U-46, 300, 301 and 303 school districts serving 11 high schools in the region.

Elgin Rotary Club awards Paul Harris Fellowships

June 9, 2026

The Elgin Rotary Club honored four recipients with a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of their service, support, and leadership on its June 8, 2026 meeting at The Venue at Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove.

Over 300 Students Entering Paid Internships in June

June 2, 2026

Beginning June 2, over 300 high school students from School Districts 300, 301, 303 and U-46 will begin paid internships through our summer internship program – a work-based learning opportunity that allows students to explore a career through placement with a local employer.

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