CBI – Center for Business and Industry
The Center for Business & Industry plays a leading role in providing customized employee training and development services to regional employers. The Center for Business & Industry maintains the highest standards for training program assessment, design, delivery and evaluation. An experienced staff and broad range of services ensure responsiveness to a variety of training needs. Training and equipment is mobile and can be delivered on-site at your location, at a Lake Land College facility, or at a third-party location. Some training programs and courses may qualify for grant funding.

The region’s only Manufacturing Skills Lab provides a host of standard workplace and customized training options.

Put yourself in the driver’s seat to your next career with our Commercial Truck Driver Training Program.
Contact us at 217-238-8239 or 1-800-789-1282.

Learn about the fundamental knowledge on how to safely operate and maintain forklifts

Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway through which employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience with a mentor, and receive progressive wage increases; classroom instruction; and a portable, nationally recognized credential.

Explore a range of programs to earn or maintain professional credentials. The Center for Business & Industry offers support in areas like Leadership, Consulting, and Software Training.

Unlock your potential with flexible community education and continuing education programs. Explore hobbies, enrich your life, or advance your career with online and in-person courses for all ages. Join a vibrant community of lifelong learners and take your next step in personal growth or professional development—on your schedule.

Register now for court-required National Safety Council’s Graduate-to-Safety Driver Remedial Education or the 4-hour Defensive Driving course in class or online.