Category Archives: Workforce Institute

Workforce Institute at LLCC

07.15.20

In the news

Nancy Sweet, dean of applied and emerging technologies, was interviewed yesterday on AM Springfield about career training opportunities at LLCC, the Transportation and Industrial Virtual Information Sessions and in-person tours.

Ron Riggle, athletic director and head baseball coach, was interviewed by WICS News Channel 20 on the NJCAA announcement on changes to the 2020-2021 competition schedules.

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Picnic Clinic.”

07.14.20

Culinary and Hospitality virtual information sessions

Do you know someone interested in training for a hands-on career in the culinary or hospitality fields? The first of LLCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts’ virtual information sessions for prospective students will be held tomorrow. Participants can meet with college representatives and learn how they can become standouts in the industry by advancing skills, strengthening leadership and earning stackable certificates!: Registrations are currently open for the dates and times listed below.

  • July 15, 2 p.m.
  • July 20, 5 p.m.
  • July 28, 10 a.m.
  • Aug. 4, 10 a.m.

View a video tour of our state-of-the-art facilities!

07.07.20

Transportation and Industrial Virtual Info Sessions

Transportation and Industrial Virtual Information Sessions. Learn about training for a hands-on career. July 8, 9 a.m., July 15, 5 p.m., July 21, 2 p.m., Aug. 6, 2 p.m. Register now! LLCC Transportation Center of Excellence. LLCC Industrial Center of Excellence.
Do you know someone interested in training for a hands-on career? The first of LLCC Applied and Emerging Technologies’ one-stop virtual information sessions for prospective students interested in the transportation and industrial fields will be held tomorrow. Participants will meet with college representatives from all portions of the program at one time to receive information and ask questions about the programs of their choice. Dates available for registration include:

  • Wednesday, July 8, 9 a.m.
  • Wednesday, July 15, 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 21, 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 6, 2 p.m.

View a video tour of our state-of-the-art facilities!

06.29.20

Transportation and industrial virtual sessions

LLCC Applied and Emerging Technologies is offering one-stop virtual information sessions to students interested in the transportation and industrial fields. Students can meet with college representatives from all portions of the program at one time to receive information and ask questions about the programs of their choice. Registrations are currently open for the dates and times listed below.

  • Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 9 a.m.
  • Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, 2 p.m.

LLCC Transportation Center of ExcellenceLLCC Industrial Center of Excellence

04.22.20

Aviation remote learning

Aviation remote learning classroomLLCC Aviation transitioned to remote learning when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a Special Guidance for FAR part 147 AMTS Regarding Training Interruptions Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) memo on Monday, March 23 that opened up the option for distance learning. To figure out how to best serve students through remote learning, program staff explored various technologies LLCC has available to students and staff. After exploring and testing various technologies, the solution included:

  • Microsoft Teams as a virtual classroom so instructors can still interact with students as if they were in regular classroom.
  • Microsoft OneNote as a way to deliver any written or supplemental materials and email.

Figuring out how to deliver the material was just the first step. Then a proposal had to be developed for the FAA to sign off on. The proposal needed to have the delivery methods that would be utilized, how student interaction time would be documented and what courses were going to be affected. The proposal was submitted Monday morning, and approval was received late Monday. In a matter of a day’s time, before the first official day started, LLCC Aviation was able to get students up and running with Teams and OneNote.

Program staff are grateful for the opportunity to continue students’ education remotely. They thank Information Technology, Academic Innovation and eLearning and LLCC for the technology they have made available to our students and staff college-wide.

02.03.20

High School Appreciation Lunch held Jan. 31

High School Appreciation Lunch LLCC Public Relations and Marketing and Culinary Arts partnered to welcome high school guidance counselors, principals, family and consumer sciences teachers and others to an appreciation luncheon Jan. 31. Guests enjoyed delicious dishes, beverages and desserts prepared by students, and toured the Workforce Careers Center. Thanks to those who assisted us in welcoming these important guests: speakers Nancy Sweet, Sheridan Lane and Karen Sanders; culinary students; and assistants with tours: Brian Earley, Bob Howard, Kevin Kirsch, Dave Pietrzak, Tom Spears and Keven Tait.

Nancy SweetKaren SandersMac Warren speaking at High School Appreciation Lunch Sheridan Lane speaking at High School Appreciation Lunch Culinary Arts students serving dessertsHigh School Appreciation Lunch

12.04.19

LLCC greets prospective students at CACC College/Career Fair

Christina Courier, Tom Spears, Mac Warren, Kevin Kirsch, Sean Keeley, Emily Smith and Kim WilsonLLCC faculty and staff recently met with over 200 prospective students at the Capital Area Career Center’s College and Career Fair. Representing LLCC throughout the day were Christina Courier, program assistant, aviation; Tom Spears, workforce development program coordinator; Mac Warren, assistant director, recruitment and response; Kevin Kirsch, professor, auto CAD; Sean Keeley, culinary specialist; Emily Smith, recruitment specialist; and Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist. Not pictured is Kim Carter, who also represented the culinary department.

LLCC exhibit at CACC College and Career Fair

11.18.19

Italy trip informational meeting today, 6 p.m.

Tasty Italia International Travel Culinary Program. Urbania May 24 - June 7, 2020. Milano, Food Valley, San Eo Talamello, Urbino, Pesaro, Gubbio, Urbania.The LLCC Culinary and Hospitality Center of Excellence is planning a two-week trip to Italy May 24-June 7, 2020, which is open to students and the community. An informational meeting on the trip will be held today, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. in Bistro Verde.

The trip, in conjunction with Centro Studi Italiani in Urbania, Italy, will travel to three areas: the Marche region, nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea; the food valley area of Modena and Parma, located in the Emilia-Romagna region and known for prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese; and finally, the city of Milan in northern Italy.

While there, various classes will be held in Italian language, culture and culinary heritage and tradition of Italy. This cultural tour will also include meeting with culinary experts, local wine and food producers, restaurant owners and culinary entrepreneurs. Excursions to destinations with high artistic and architectural 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, interim director, LLCC culinary program and operations, at 786-2494 or sheridan.lane@llcc.edu.

11.15.19

Italy trip informational meeting Monday

Tasty Italia International Travel Culinary Program. Urbania May 24 - June 7, 2020. Milano, Food Valley, San Eo Talamello, Urbino, Pesaro, Gubbio, Urbania.The LLCC Culinary and Hospitality Center of Excellence is planning a two-week trip to Italy May 24-June 7, 2020, which is open to students and the community. An informational meeting on the trip will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. in Bistro Verde.

The trip, in conjunction with Centro Studi Italiani in Urbania, Italy, will travel to three areas: the Marche region, nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea; the food valley area of Modena and Parma, located in the Emilia-Romagna region and known for prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese; and finally, the city of Milan in northern Italy.

While there, various classes will be held in Italian language, culture and culinary heritage and tradition of Italy. This cultural tour will also include meeting with culinary experts, local wine and food producers, restaurant owners and culinary entrepreneurs. Excursions to destinations with high artistic and architectural 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, interim director, LLCC culinary program and operations, at 786-2494 or sheridan.lane@llcc.edu.

11.13.19

Italy trip informational meeting Nov. 18

Tasty Italia International Travel Culinary Program. Urbania May 24 - June 7, 2020. Milano, Food Valley, San Eo Talamello, Urbino, Pesaro, Gubbio, Urbania.The LLCC Culinary and Hospitality Center of Excellence is planning a two-week trip to Italy May 24-June 7, 2020, which is open to students and the community. An informational meeting on the trip will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. in Bistro Verde.

The trip, in conjunction with Centro Studi Italiani in Urbania, Italy, will travel to three areas: the Marche region, nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea; the food valley area of Modena and Parma, located in the Emilia-Romagna region and known for prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese; and finally, the city of Milan in northern Italy.

While there, various classes will be held in Italian language, culture and culinary heritage and tradition of Italy. This cultural tour will also include meeting with culinary experts, local wine and food producers, restaurant owners and culinary entrepreneurs. Excursions to destinations with high artistic and architectural 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, interim director, LLCC culinary program and operations, at 786-2494 or sheridan.lane@llcc.edu.