Illinois high schools are invited to register for the free Illinois Invent2Prevent(I2P) school safety and prevention program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), running from January to May 2025. The I2P program is managed by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and EdVenture Partners, in partnership with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). The I2P program empowers students to take an active role in creating safer school environments. Students will receive mentorship and guidance throughout the project period, culminating in a competition and summit at SIUE, where each participating high school will receive a $1,000 budget to implement their project. Selected teams may also compete in the national I2P competition in Washington, D.C., with all expenses paid by DHS. Five spots will be available for Illinois high schools for the January to May 2025 session, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, 20 spots will be open for the October 2025 to March 2026 session. For more information or to register, please contact Tony Sgro, CEO of EdVenture Partners, at tony@edventurepartners.com or (415) 264-7666.