Career Preparation Network

Located at 1515 W Exchange St in Crete, Illinois, the Career Preparation Network is an open, non-charter public service agency situated within the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Set in a rural fringe community environment, the network operates as a specialized educational service agency rather than a traditional local school district. According to data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the organization oversees zero operational schools and does not serve traditional grade spans, reporting no direct program offerings across prekindergarten through 12th grade, ungraded, or adult education levels.

From an administrative and operational standpoint, the network maintains a minimal direct personnel footprint, reporting zero total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members and zero support staff FTEs. The agency falls within Congressional District 1702, State Senate District 17040, and State House District 17079, positioning it within a specific state and federal legislative service footprint. For parents, students, and researchers seeking further information about its regional services, the Career Preparation Network can be contacted directly at (708) 560-3197.