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Tollway Trailblazers initiative is designed to spark innovation and curiosity in students of all ages by providing opportunities to explore real-world challenges and career paths.

Through mentorship and hands-on experiences, Tollway Trailblazers helps students think creatively, connect their interests to future opportunities, and build critical problem-solving skills. Aligned with the agency’s core values, this program positions the Tollway as a forward-thinking, community-focused organization. With student site visits, STEAM and Scout events, and internships, Trailblazers showcases the Tollway’s impact while inspiring the next generation of transportation leaders and highlighting the agency as an inclusive and fulfilling place for hands on learning.

Keep Kids Safe, Every Trip, Every Time

Our Tollway Tykes team helps keep children safe and parents worry-free. Our Tollway Tykes Team participates in events throughout the 12 counties that we serve. These events may include:

• Free child safety seat inspections and installations and free safety identification cards for children ages 3 and older.
• Touch-a-truck display featuring hands-on exploration of a Tollway H.E.L.P. truck, snowplow and emergency vehicles from local police and fire departments.
• HELP Truck Hank, a talking, child-sized vehicle that offers simple safety tips to toddlers and young children.

For more information contact: tollwaytykes@getipass.com 

Empowering the Next Generation of Female STEAM Leaders

The STEAM Scout series is aimed at inspiring the next generation of female leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). This initiative highlights the Tollway’s ongoing commitment to education, equity, and empowering young women to explore opportunities in transportation and engineering.

These in-person events invite Girl Scouts and other young women’s groups to engage directly with female professionals across the agency. Through interactive activities, hands-on demonstrations, and open conversations, participants gain valuable exposure to STEAM careers while connecting with the Tollway’s diverse workforce.

For more information contact: info@getipass.com 

SUBJECT: STEAM Scouts - interested in participating in Earth Day Educational Workshops

Building Skills and Inspiring Future Leaders Through Hands-On Merit Badge Experiences

This series focuses on fulfilling Scouting USA merit badge requirements. Each event welcomes approximately 100 Scouts for a day of hands-on learning and skill-building. Tollway departments, working alongside scout leaders and certified merit badge counselors, will guide Scouts through a variety of merit badge workshops focused on real-world applications and STEAM-related careers.

Scouts will have the opportunity to earn badges in areas such as Communications, Automotive Maintenance, Programming, Sustainability, Engineering, Traffic Safety, and more. These immersive workshops are designed to foster curiosity, leadership, and exploration while connecting Scouts with professionals across the transportation industry. The event reinforces the Tollway’s commitment to education, community engagement, and building pathways for future leaders.

The initiative highlights the Tollway’s ongoing commitment to education, equity, and empowering young learners to explore opportunities in transportation and engineering.

For more information contact: info@getipass.com

SUBJECT: Scout Tech Merit Badge Workshops

Inspiring Students Through Real-World Roadway Operations and Innovation

The Illinois Tollway’s high school student visit program invites Chicagoland high school students to explore the inner workings of roadway operations through guided tours of our maintenance sites. During these visits, students interact with Tollway staff and roadway maintenance teams to learn about the tools, technologies, and innovations that keep our roads safe and efficient. The program provides a firsthand look at careers in transportation and engineering, aiming to spark interest in both the trades and STEAM fields and inspire the next generation of infrastructure leaders.

For more information contact: Info@getipass.com

Launching Careers Through Real-World Experience in Transportation and Innovation

The Illinois Tollway Internship Program offers college students and recent graduates hands-on experience across departments like roadway, engineering, IT, finance, and communications. Interns work 20–30 hours per week on real-world projects that support the agency’s mission—ranging from construction site visits to developing strategic plans. Guided by mentors and team leads, participants gain technical skills, professional insight, and exposure to careers in transportation and public service. With hybrid flexibility and paid positions, the program is a launchpad for future leaders in infrastructure and innovation.

Learn more about Intern opportunities, visit: Careers - Illinois Tollway

Summer 2026 internships will post online in early spring 2026.