In the Community

Brandon Lewis, program navigator, Workforce Equity Initiative; and Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist represented LLCC at the Central Illinois HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and State College Fair, speaking with students about affordable transfer and career programs at LLCC.
Photo of Brandon Lewis and Kim Wilson at HBCU Fair

In the Community

Laurie Rhodes, director of the Child Development Center, created this video on time management and routines for young children for the Montgomery County Head Start program. The video will be used during parent commitment meetings.

 

In the community

Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, provided community members information on LLCC, including Workforce Equity Initiative opportunities, at the Emmanuel Temple Family Life Center Health Fair Saturday, Sept. 25.
Kim Wilson at table with Workforce Equity Initiative informationKim Wilson with Lanphier students

In the community

Adam Watkins, dean, arts and communication, and Candace Silas, director, Open Door – Workforce Equity Initiative, are participating in Leadership Springfield, sponsored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Springfield is a 14-week series of half-day programs, beginning in September, during which participants gain leadership skills and in-depth exposure to critical issues affecting the Springfield area. Participants interact with community leaders and decision makers who share diverse perspectives on significant accomplishments and opportunities within the Springfield community.

In the community

Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, will be providing culinary demonstrations at the Hobby, Arts and Crafts Building at the Illinois State Fair today and Aug. 19.

  • Aug. 14 at 3:15 p.m. – Dessert Sushi (fruit sushi rolls made with a sweet coconut rice, filled with strawberries, kiwi and mango, wrapped in colorful soy wraps and served with coconut and raspberry dipping sauces)
  • Aug. 19 at 3:15 p.m. – Braiding Bread (using a challah bread recipe, will show multiple braiding techniques with the dough)

In the community

John Jolliff at Old Settlers CelebrationLLCC-Litchfield hosted an informational table at the Hillsboro Old Settlers Day celebration Aug. 4 and 5.  Staff met with prospective students, current students and alumni. In the photo is LLCC alum John Jolliff, who graduated with an associate degree in art with a criminal justice emphasis.

LLCC at Chamber of Commerce Job Fair

Representatives from LLCC Public Relations and Marketing, Workforce Institute and Workforce Equity Initiative attended yesterday evening’s Chamber of Commerce Job Fair in Springfield, sharing information on training opportunities and services available at the college.

Kim Wilson and Candace Silas

Kim Wilson and Candace Silas

David Pietrzak, Tom Spears, Curt Robinson, Nancy Sweet and Sheridan Lane

David Pietrzak, Tom Spears, Curt Robinson, Nancy Sweet and Sheridan Lane

 

LLCC Foundation presents at Stand Together Scholarship fundraiser

The LLCC Foundation presented at the Stand Together Scholarship fundraiser on Sunday, June 13 at Southwind Park. Established in 2020, the Stand Together Scholarship is a two-year, $8,000 scholarship and was established by friends who had a passion to make a difference. Michelle Burger, scholarship program and alumni services coordinator, and Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, attended the event along with Kylana Moore, scholarship recipient. Michelle and Kylana spoke about the impact of the scholarship and how it ties to our LLCC mission. The fundraiser had 40 attendees and helped raise over $4,600 for the Stand Together scholarship fund.

Michelle Burger, Kylana Moore and Kim WilsonKylana Moore next to Stand Together Scholarship sign

In the community

Christine Marietta, Mercedes Jones, Jessie Blackburn and Tisha Miller at an LLCC informational table

Pictured L to R: Christine Marietta, Mercedes Jones, Jessie Blackburn and Tisha Miller

Festivities celebrating the Montgomery County Bicentennial were held Saturday, June 5, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Butler. Jessie Blackburn, Adrienne Frazier, Mercedes Jones, Christine Marietta and Tisha Miller represented LLCC-Litchfield and hosted an informational table at the event that included a historical display of the Outreach Center.