When it comes to job satisfaction, those working in the trades report a 91% satisfaction rate. Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean of the Workforce Institute at LLCC, explains more about why trades make a great career path in this State Journal-Register essay.
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LLCC’s West Lake Nature Grove serves as an outdoor learning lab for several disciplines including natural and agricultural sciences. Learn more about the land and learning opportunities in this Illinois Times essay by Dr. Brent Todd, dean, natural and agricultural sciences.
Sheridan Lane, director, culinary programs and operations has some creative tips on what to do with your garden abundance in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Living on the wild side,” in the Springfield State Journal-Register.
Aviation Mechanics 101 this Thursday
This Thursday, July 11, from 5-7 p.m., LLCC will host Aviation Mechanics 101.
Attendees will learn about careers in the field and experience the daily work of aircraft mechanics including completing a sheet metal project, building a wiring harness, removing and replacing a piston engine cylinder and starting an aircraft engine.
Learn more and register for the event on the Aviation webpage.
Making Macarons and Sweets at History Cooks
Friday’s “History Cooks” presentation at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site features “Macarons and Sweets” by LLCC adjunct culinary instructor, Stephanie Warren.
The free cooking and baking demonstration begins at noon. Attendees will receive a souvenir recipe card so they can re-create the dish at home.
In the news
Level up your pizza this summer with fresh dough and ingredients. LLCC Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen breaks has some suggestions in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.
In the news
Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, wrote “Serving up beverage trends” for this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register.
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If you’re trying to break out of a dinnertime rut this summer, think fish! Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator, extols the delicious and health benefits of fish in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.
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Dr. Kalith Smith, dean of social sciences and business, takes looks at artificial intelligence and the impact on the workforce in an Illinois Times essay.
Dave Pietrzak, program director, aviation maintenance, was interviewed by WCIA for their Community College Connections Wednesday morning segment on LLCC’s Aviation Maintenance.
Condolences to Chris Edmonds
We extend our condolences to Chris Edmonds, program director, construction occupations, on the passing of his father, Frederick Edmonds, on June 5. Services will be held at a later date. Read the obituary.
In the News
WAND covered LLCC’s Girls in Construction program yesterday. The College for Kids program is being held in partnership with O’Shea Builders and YMCA to give young women hands-on experience in construction trades. Dr. Laurel Bretz, associate vice president, continuing, corporate and professional education; Matt O’Shea, adjunct instructor; and Mattie Tierney, student, were interviewed.
LLCC Agriculture students Matt Crow, Darci Wolber and Drake Germann were recently interviewed by 1450 AM about their experience in the program’s ag industry tour this year in Oregon.
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, takes us through the latest in restaurant technology in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.