Category Archives: Workforce Institute

Workforce Institute at LLCC

01.03.24

In the news

Jolene Lamb, director, LLCC Community Education, wrote the Dec. 26 essay in the Illinois Times, “New year, new opportunities, new you.”

Chad Jones, professor of exercise and sports science and head women’s basketball coach, authored the Dec. 24 essay in the State Journal-Register, “The importance of sport and fitness.”

Ty Bergman, adjunct instructor culinary and special events consultant, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “A coffee tradition.” Over winter recess, Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, turned his Dec. 27 Epicuriosity 101 column over to Charlyn Fargo Ware, who wrote “Favorite cookbooks.” Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, wrote the Dec. 20 Epicuriosity 101 column, “Favorite French side dishes for the holidays.”

12.14.23

Congratulations to Shawn Allen and Jon Brandenburg

Congratulations to Shawn Allen on becoming LLCC’s new registrar. Shawn has worked at LLCC for 19 years in various roles across the college. She has been in the LLCC Records office for the last 14 years and was previously the records coordinator.

Congratulations to Jon Brandenburg who has moved into the role of director of welding programs in LLCC’s Workforce Institute. Jon joined the college in the spring of this year as welding faculty, and prior to that he spent over 12 years as a journeyman X-ray certified combo welder. As a travelling pipe welder, he was sent all over the United States to assist in projects happening at a variety of plants and refineries in multiple industries. He spent the last six years of his travelling career working in construction management as a superintendent before joining our team.

12.13.23

In the news

Patty Mendoza, director, adult education and literacy, was interviewed by WICS yesterday. She discussed the $400,000 granted by the Illinois Community College Board and how LLCC will be creating and expanding bridge programs and providing support services for adult education students.

Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, wrote “Mocktails are for celebrating” for this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register.

11.28.23

Food Pro Three’s Prix Fixe dinner tomorrow

Purchase two tickets for Food Pro Three’s Prix Fixe dinner, which will be held Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. in Bistro Verde, and get $10 in Bistro credit for the spring semester Bistro To Go or Bistro Verde!

Place orders at https://orders.cake.net/11205518 by midnight tonight.
Please be sure to put your full name on the ticket purchase.

American Regional Cuisine & Mocktails

Final Dinner: Nov., 29, 2023, 6 p.m.

Appetizer

Deconstructed Etouffee – Shrimp and scallops with arancini and a crawfish bouillon glaze
Lemon margarita

Soup

New Mexico green chili with braised pork shoulder and corn muffin
Blood orange, cranberry and honey margarita

Entrée

Chicken roulade filled with braised greens and mushrooms over a sweet potato galette and a maple soy reduction
Mulled cider-rita

Dessert

Beignets with a black raspberry smear
Basil lime margarita

11.08.23

Info meeting today at 5:30 p.m. for two-week trip to Italy

Travel to Italy with LLCC!LLCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts is planning a two-week trip to Italy May 20-June 2, 2024, which is open to students, employees and the community. An informational meeting on the trip will be held today, Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m. in Bistro Verde, located in the Workforce Careers Center on the LLCC campus. If you are unable to attend in person, a Zoom meeting option has also been set up.

The trip, in conjunction with Centro Studi Italiani in Urbania, Italy, will travel to Gradara and the Food Valley of Italy, and includes a capstone weekend in Rome.

While there, various classes will be held in Italian language, culture and culinary heritage and traditions of Italy. This cultural tour will also include meetings with culinary experts, local wine and food producers, restaurant owners and culinary entrepreneurs. Excursions to destinations with artistic interest as well as the natural beauty around Italy will provide a well-rounded perspective of Italian life and culture.

Interested individuals unable to attend the informational meeting may contact Sheridan Lane, director, LLCC culinary program and operations, at 217-786-2494 or sheridan.lane@llcc.edu.

11.07.23

Info meeting tomorrow for two-week trip to Italy

Travel to Italy with LLCC!LLCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts is planning a two-week trip to Italy May 20-June 2, 2024, which is open to students, employees and the community. An informational meeting on the trip will be held tomorrow, Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m. in Bistro Verde, located in the Workforce Careers Center on the LLCC campus. If you are unable to attend in person, a Zoom meeting option has also been set up.

The trip, in conjunction with Centro Studi Italiani in Urbania, Italy, will travel to Gradara and the Food Valley of Italy, and includes a capstone weekend in Rome.

While there, various classes will be held in Italian language, culture and culinary heritage and traditions of Italy. This cultural tour will also include meetings with culinary experts, local wine and food producers, restaurant owners and culinary entrepreneurs. Excursions to destinations with artistic interest as well as the natural beauty around Italy will provide a well-rounded perspective of Italian life and culture.

Interested individuals unable to attend the informational meeting may contact Sheridan Lane, director, LLCC culinary program and operations, at 217-786-2494 or sheridan.lane@llcc.edu.