David Pietrzak, program director, aviation, was interviewed Friday by WAND about the local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter’s visit of the B-25 WWII aircraft hosted by LLCC Aviation on Aug. 20-21.
Thanks to Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, for sharing these photos of the B-25 bomber.
Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute, was interviewed by the State Journal-Register yesterday on how LLCC works with local employers to fill their job needs.
Mac Warren, assistant director, recruitment and response; Christina Courier, program assistant, aviation; Kim Williams-Wilson, recruitment specialist; and Mackenzie Bryant, recruitment specialist, opened the LLCC STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) exhibit in the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fair yesterday.
LLCC alum and newly appointed state director at the Illinois SBDC Network with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Ericka White, stopped by the LLCC exhibit.
The display will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday.
LLCC will be at the Illinois State Fair! From August 17-21 LLCC representatives from public relations and marketing, agriculture and the Workforce Institute will be in the Orr Building promoting STEAM education opportunities as part of the Tech Prairie STEAM Expo. The expo will include interactive exhibits and demonstrations as well as a drone competition.
The LLCC Ag Club will be helping out at the Pork Patio on Aug. 17 and 18.
LLCC Culinary will be sponsoring a culinary competition at the Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Building. Cooking demonstrations will also be provided at this location by LLCC Chefs Joshua Dineen on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 4 p.m. and Jolene Lamb, on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, will be judging the Blue Ribbon Pie Contest once again at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 15. LLCC is partnering with the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance for a culinary demonstration on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 4-6 p.m. in the Artisan Building. Jolene Lamb will be demonstrating how to choose the perfect cheeses and cured meats for a wine-friendly charcuterie board and how to dress it up with simple “flowers” made from edible ingredients.
LLCC Aviation will host the local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter’s visit of the B-25 WWII aircraft Aug. 20-21. The North American B-25 Mitchell is a twin-engine and twin-tailed aircraft that was used by every branch of the U.S. military. Learn more at EAA.org/B25.
Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, provided a cooking demonstration on how to make fresh tomato salsa tostadas with shaved corn and cotija cheese on WICS Aug. 4 and discussed the LLCC cooking demonstrations that are taking place at the Illinois Products Farmers Market.
2 fresh heirloom tomatoes, diced
1/4 white onion, chopped
1/4-1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced
1-4 cloves garlic minced
1-4 stems fresh cilantro
cumin, salt and pepper to taste
1 package tostadas- optionally homemade
1 can refried beans- optionally homemade
1 fresh cobb of sweet corn
1-2 ounces cotija cheese
1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
Combine tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro. Season with cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
Spread a bit of refried beans on tostada.
Top with freshly made salsa.
With a box grater, shave fresh corn over tostada.
Sprinkle with cotija cheese and squeeze a bit of fresh lime juice on top. Enjoy!
Nearly 30 prospective students attended the Workforce and Health Care 101 event on Tuesday evening, learning about and trying out various career training programs. Hands-on workforce sessions were offered in automotive technology, HVAC, construction and commercial electrical maintenance. Health care sessions are nursing (RN, LPN, CNA), surgical technology, neurodiagnostic technology and occupational therapy assistant.
Dr. Cynthia Maskey, dean, health professions, was interviewed by WICS yesterday at the Workforce and Health Care 101 event. Participants had the opportunity to learn about and try out various career training programs.
Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “A love affair with crème brulée.”
Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute, was interviewed on AM Springfield yesterday about Workforce and Health Care 101. Attendees will have an opportunity to try out various career training programs at this free event being held today from 5-8 p.m.
LLCC Aviation hosted YMCA Aviation Summer Camp for school age youth on July 13 and 21. Participants rotated through three stations where they built aircraft models, watched an instructional video, toured the aviation museum and got to sit behind in an airplane.