Rich East High School in Park Forest, which closed in 2020, is the proposed site of the SCTEC. (Photo eNews Park Forest) Academics, Local, Park Forest, Scholarships, Schools Rich East High School Holds 2019 Commencement Exercises by Gary Kopycinski on June 6, 2019 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Academics: The Latest on the Southland Career and Technical Education Center February 3, 2026 Prairie State College Dean Named to Deans for Impact, National Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders June 25, 2025 Southland College Prep Brings Home Two State Championships in Speech March 13, 2025 Rich East High School. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)