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04.17.24

LLCC hosting State of Illinois Career Fair May 1

LLCC is collaborating with the State of Illinois to host a career fair on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union in Menard Hall. This is an opportunity for our students to learn about careers with the State of Illinois as well as the hiring process. Please encourage students to mark their calendars for this exciting opportunity!

Participating state agencies:

  • Auditor General Office
  • Department of Central Management Services
  • Department of Child and Family Services
  • Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
  • Department of Corrections
  • Department of Employment Security
  • Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Department of Health and Family Services
  • Department of Human Services
  • Department of Innovation and Technology
  • Department of Natural Resources
  • Department of Public Health
  • Department of Revenue
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Emergency Management Agency
  • Illinois State Police
  • Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (Illinois Courts)
  • Secretary of State
  • State Fire Marshal
  • Teachers’ Retirement System
04.15.24

Three career fairs held last week

LLCC held career fairs on campus this past Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, LLCC’s nursing program offered students with opportunities to connect with 15 leading health care providers and explore diverse pathways within the nursing profession. The Workforce Institute Career Fair was also held on Thursday with 62 employers and featured students in welding, HVACR, construction, truck driver training, electrical distribution linemen, automotive technology, diesel technologies, commercial electrical maintenance and industrial technology. The Info Tech Expo was held Friday and provided the opportunity for 16 employers to showcase advancements in technology and computer science and to connect students with careers in the IT industry.

LLCC students attending career fairs on campus.

03.19.24

Don’t miss these upcoming job/internship opportunities

There are several exciting upcoming opportunities for LLCC students to connect with local employers and learn more about part- and full-time jobs and internships. Please share these opportunities with students and encourage them to attend. Unless otherwise noted, please contact Rhilee Cochran for more information.

Career Connections Expo with UIS

March 21, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Recreation & Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS

Nursing Career Fair

April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Montgomery Hall
For more information, please contact Kimberly Young.

Workforce Institute Career Fair

April 11, 2024, 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Workforce Careers Center

Info Tech Expo

April 12, 2024, 1-3 p.m.
Trutter Center

State of Illinois Career Fair

May 1, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union

03.04.24

“YOU KNOW?” STUDENT COMMUNICATION: WEEK OF March 4

You know? LLCCPlease join us in letting students know LLCC offers a terrific tool for job searching … Handshake.

LLCC partners with Handshake, which is the most popular online platform linking college students and graduates to thousands of jobs and internships. Over 1,100 employers are linked to LLCC on Handshake and interested in hiring you. Students should use their LLCC email to activate their Handshake account and experience LLCC’s first-rate job board.

 

12.13.23

Thank you from the LLCC Career Center

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate National Career Development Month in November. We are very thankful for all of the volunteers, LLCC Facilities and PRM for making our events and initiatives successful. A special thank you to the Student Government Association for helping students sign up for Handshake during National Career Development Week activities. We had great participation with the My Story posters at all of our locations, and we clearly have an incredibly diverse and talented group at LLCC. We look forward to celebrating again next year in November.

11.16.23

National Career Development Week

Image of My Story poster "From learning to earning." It includes spaces for name, job title, department, education and training, and careers. LLCC Celebrates National Career Development Month. November 2023.Today wraps up National Career Development Week! The LLCC Career Center has been hosting “Get Career Ready,” four days of fun activities Nov. 13-16. Faculty and staff are encouraged to join in on the fun each day and help support and engage with our students during the Get Career Ready activities. Any questions can be directed to CareerCenter@llcc.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon

“Get Hired!” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — This event will be devoted to Handshake, LLCC’s student-focused job board. Students will receive help to activate their account, complete a stellar profile and be entered into a drawing for an HP laptop or Amazon gift cards. Come see what all the Handshake buzz is about.

11.13.23

National Career Development Week: Get Career Ready!

It is National Career Development Week! The LLCC Career Center is hosting “Get Career Ready,” four days of fun activities Nov. 13-16. The Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with the Career Center to promote Handshake, and members of SGA will be at every event to help students activate their accounts. Faculty and staff are encouraged to join in on the fun each day and help support and engage with our students during the Get Career Ready activities.

Mark your calendars to volunteer at or attend these events. Any questions can be directed to CareerCenter@llcc.edu.

Monday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.-noon

Image of My Story poster "From learning to earning." It includes spaces for name, job title, department, education and training, and careers. LLCC Celebrates National Career Development Month. November 2023.The “My Story” Kickoff in A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — Students will be introduced to the “My Story: From Learning to Earning poster” project and invited to review posters that are popping up across campus. Reading about the educational and career journeys of their favorite professors and others at LLCC can be inspirational and informative. Students can visit with members of the LLCC Career Center and SGA to learn more about the Handshake job board and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 13.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

“Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork” in A. Lincoln Commons, Large Lounge — Faculty and staff are invited to check out the Master the Cup Challenge. Students will join in this entertaining game and experience first-hand the role of teamwork in accomplishing what seems like a simple task. Students will be invited to get in on the Handshake action. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 14.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon

“Hired or Not? You Be the Judge” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — Everyone will get a kick out of the improv job interviews! See faculty, staff and students get it right (or wrong), and support students who get to be judge and tell us “what went wrong.” Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! Note: We need faculty and staff actors for our improv. Don’t be shy! Contact Marina Wirsing or sign up to volunteer for Nov. 15.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon

“Get Hired!” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — This event will be devoted to Handshake, LLCC’s student-focused job board. Students will receive help to activate their account, complete a stellar profile and be entered into a drawing for an HP laptop or Amazon gift cards. Come see what all the Handshake buzz is about. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 16.

11.08.23

National Career Development Week: Get Career Ready!

The LLCC Career Center is excited to announce, “Get Career Ready,” four days of fun activities to mark National Career Development Week Nov. 13-16. The Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with the Career Center to promote Handshake, and members of SGA will be at every event to help students activate their accounts. Faculty and staff are encouraged to join in on the fun each day and help support and engage with our students during the Get Career Ready activities.

Mark your calendars to volunteer at or attend these events. Any questions can be directed to CareerCenter@llcc.edu.

Monday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.-noon

Image of My Story poster "From learning to earning." It includes spaces for name, job title, department, education and training, and careers. LLCC Celebrates National Career Development Month. November 2023.The “My Story” Kickoff in A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — Students will be introduced to the “My Story: From Learning to Earning poster” project and invited to review posters that are popping up across campus. Reading about the educational and career journeys of their favorite professors and others at LLCC can be inspirational and informative. Students can visit with members of the LLCC Career Center and SGA to learn more about the Handshake job board and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 13.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

“Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork” in A. Lincoln Commons, Large Lounge — Faculty and staff are invited to check out the Master the Cup Challenge. Students will join in this entertaining game and experience first-hand the role of teamwork in accomplishing what seems like a simple task. Students will be invited to get in on the Handshake action. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 14.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon

“Hired or Not? You Be the Judge” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — Everyone will get a kick out of the improv job interviews! See faculty, staff and students get it right (or wrong), and support students who get to be judge and tell us “what went wrong.” Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! Note: We need faculty and staff actors for our improv. Don’t be shy! Contact Marina Wirsing or sign up to volunteer for Nov. 15.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon

“Get Hired!” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — This event will be devoted to Handshake, LLCC’s student-focused job board. Students will receive help to activate their account, complete a stellar profile and be entered into a drawing for an HP laptop or Amazon gift cards. Come see what all the Handshake buzz is about. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 16.

11.07.23

Tell Your Story for National Career Development Month

Image of My Story poster "From learning to earning." It includes spaces for name, job title, department, education and training, and careers. LLCC Celebrates National Career Development Month. November 2023.The LLCC Career Center is gearing-up for a college-wide celebration of National Career Development Month (NCDM). We are excited to invite all faculty, administrators and staff to participate in our passive programming for NCDM. In the first week of November everyone will receive an 8 ½ x 14 poster titled “My Story, From Learning to Earning.” The poster has two columns denoting “My Education & Training” and “My Careers.” In support of NCDM, please complete the poster with your education, training and careers/job titles. Higher education organizations and activities, specialized certifications and related information can be included in the education section. Consider adding your high school or training at CACC if it applies.

Place the poster by Nov. 10 on your door, window, cubicle or other highly visible location where students will be able to see and read your information. The poster may prompt conversation and career engagement with students. Your poster can grow throughout the month, by adding photos, favorite quotes or even memes to add context and flair.

During our National Career Development Week activities (Nov. 13-16), we will encourage students to review the posters displayed throughout the college. Students may choose to connect with faculty, administrators or staff who have career paths in their interest area or who have a connection to a school they are considering transferring to for a bachelor’s degree.

Please reach out to the LLCC Career Center with any questions (CareerCenter@llcc.edu). We look forward to learning more about your story. Extra posters will be available in the LLCC Foundation office.

Thank you,
LLCC Career Center