The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow, May 26, at 5:15 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Read the agenda.
In the news
Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute (formerly Applied and Emerging Technologies), was interviewed by WICS/FOX Illinois yesterday about the short-term, affordable training opportunities at the Workforce Institute and the Workforce 101 sessions that will be held Saturday, June 26 for those looking to start or change careers to try their hands at various trades and meet employers.
Candace Silas, director, Open Door-Workforce Equity Initiative, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 May 24 on the program, which is currently recruiting students.
Loggers No. 2 seed
The Loggers have been named the No. 2 seed in the NJCAA Division II Baseball World Series, which begins Saturday, May 29, in Enid, Oklahoma. View the full bracket.
Go Loggers!
HR advertising for multiple positions
LLCC Human Resources office is advertising for CNA instructor, agriculture instructor, and IT security and assurance manager. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
Welcome Austin Simpson
Austin Simpson, an LLCC alum, recently began working as general merchandising technician at the LLCC Bookstore. His previous work experience includes Binny’s, Memorial and Bank of Springfield. He can be reached at austin.simpson@llcc.edu or 217-786-2301. Welcome, Austin!
LLCC launches Workforce Institute; invites prospective students to try out trades, meet employers at Workforce 101 sessions
LLCC will announce later today the launch of the Workforce Institute, featuring short-term, affordable training for high demand, high wage occupations.
“Students will get in, get trained and get a job,” says Dean Nancy Sweet. “The world has changed, people are evaluating their futures, jobs are available. For recent high school graduates or someone looking to reskill or upskill, it’s now even more convenient to enroll in our trade programs when they want and complete certificates employers want.”
LLCC invites those looking to start or change careers to Workforce 101 sessions on Saturday, June 26 to try their hands at various trades and meet employers. Morning (9-noon) sessions include welding, culinary, construction and aviation mechanics; afternoon (1-4 p.m.) sessions are auto technology; heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC); and hospitality. At Workforce 101 sessions, prospective students will roll up their sleeves and get hands-on with the kinds of work they’d be doing on the job. They’ll learn about the program, what it’s like to learn in LLCC training labs, and employers will talk about careers in their industries, demand and wages.
Workforce 101 participants will receive a gas card, T-shirt and lunch if they attend both morning and afternoon sessions. Bus passes are also available. All 101 sessions will be held at the Workforce Center except aviation mechanics, which is located at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Representatives from other Workforce Institute programs will also be at the event to provide information. Registration for the event is at www.llcc.edu/workforce.
In addition to the programs in the 101 sessions, the Workforce Institute encompasses electrical distribution lineman, commercial electrical maintenance, truck driver training and industrial technology.
Congratulations Loggers – NJCAA World Series bound!
The Loggers beat John Wood Community College 15-8 on Saturday to claim their second straight NJCAA Division II Region 24 title! They now head to Enid, Oklahoma for the NJCAA Division II World Series, which begins Saturday, May 29. Ron Riggle, athletic director and head baseball coach, was recognized as Region 24 Coach of the Year. Congratulations!
Spring 2021 Honors Recital
The Spring 2021 Honors Recital is available on LLCC Music’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Featuring 10 music majors in voice, piano, clarinet, saxophone and percussion, the video showcases students playing repertoire they have been working on this semester.
HR advertising for research and analytics associate
The LLCC Human Resources office is advertising for a research & analytics associate. Full information on this opportunity can be found on the HR Employment site.
CAS to host Summer 2021 Smart Start Webinars
The LLCC Center for Academic Success is hosting free Smart Start Webinars in June. The webinars will provide students with successful study tools to help them get a smart start to the new semester. Visit the Center for Academic Success Workshops and Seminars page to view a schedule of Smart Start Webinar dates and times.
Note: A stable internet connection, webcam and microphone are required to participate in the webinars. Contact the Center for Academic Success at 217-786-2396 or send an email to cas@llcc.edu for more information.