Our History

The McLean County Community Compact was formed as a not-for-profit corporation in 1989 as an outgrowth of a local youth problem study group. Barbara F. Stuart spearheaded the organization’s founding and served as its first director. During the early ‘90s, the Compact affiliated with the McLean County Unit of the University of Illinois Extension and expanded its staff through a countywide tax referendum.

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Vision

To be the center of collaboration, thought, and leadership for workforce and talent development in McLean County through the collective impact of employers, educators, and community.

Mission

COMPACT champions the region's educational and training institutions, resources, and programs that enables Bloomington-Normal's existing and future employers to cultivate, retain, and attract the talent that they need.

Goals

The goals of COMPACT are to fulfill the objectives outlined in BNAdvantage by fostering a collaborative partner network of stakeholders from business, government, labor, education and the community who are committed to the economic diversity, development, and wellbeing of the region. Through the collective leadership and efforts of our dedicated leaders and supports COMPACT will achieve these strategic goals in 2018.

Improve communication and coordination between regional employers and education and training institutions to better prepare for the talent and skill needs of Bloomington-Normal's firms.
Achieve and sustain a strong business-education partnership at the K-12 level.
Increase private sector participation in and supporting of mentorship programs for K-12 students.

For more information on COMPACT or how you can get involved contact Andy Bender, Manager of Workforce Development at andy@mcleancochamber.org ort 309-829-6344.