Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, and Jordan Coffey, guest chef, were interviewed by WICS news Sept. 17 on the opening of Bistro To Go in the Workforce Careers Center.
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In the news
Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, was interviewed about LateStart classes on three Neuhoff Media stations Wednesday, Sept. 16: WFMB, Sports Radio 1450 and WXAJ (The MIX).
Jordan Coffey, chef instructor for Bistro Verde, was interviewed by the State Journal-Register regarding Bistro To Go, which opens today for takeout lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 19. His comments will appear in this Sunday’s A La Carte column, along with information on the virtual Culinary Institute classes offered this fall.
In the news
Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Show your appreciation with this ‘big batch’ recipe.”
In the news
Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Soft Shell Crabs.”
In the news
LLCC Student Life is collaborating with seven other colleges from the Illinois Community College Student Activities Association on fun and interactive virtual programming for students. The collaboration helps colleges increase attendance and share cost. The first event took place Sept. 2.
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, demonstrated how to prepare zucchini fritters on WICS yesterday.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “What do I want to eat?”
In the news
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, was videoed Aug. 28 by WICS demonstrating the preparation of two recipes: zucchini fritters, which will air on Sept. 3, and summer succotash on Sept. 10. The segments will be between 5-7 a.m. in the morning and again 11:30 a.m-noon.
Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, presented in the webinar “Economic Disparities and Opportunities” on Aug. 28 as part of 217 Black Business Month. A program announcement was featured in the State Journal-Register and covered by WTAX.
Dominic LoGrasso, LLCC peer tutor, began tutoring for the LLCC Center for Academic Success in January 2020. Over the summer, he wrote an article entitled, “What I Learned from Working as a Peer Tutor.” He was inspired to write the article when an Accudemia developer at the Engineerica company asked tutors to write about what they have learned from their tutoring experience. Dominic’s article was selected by the Accudemia team and published on the Engineerica website.
In the news
Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president of academic services, was interviewed on WTAX’s Morning NewsWatch program this morning, Aug. 28, regarding the new LateStart classes.
Dr. Lesley Frederick, vice president of student services, was interviewed by WICS Channel 20 Aug. 27 on the start of fall classes at LLCC.
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on the WTIM morning talkshow on Aug. 27. She discussed LateStart options, steps to enroll, smart start seminars and the federal grant to provide free truck driver training.
In the news
Curt Robinson, director, truck driver training, was interviewed by WAND and WCIA on Aug. 25 regarding the federal grant received by LLCC that will offer free truck driver training to veterans, active military and spouses.
Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, turned his column over to Charlyn Fargo, adjunct instructor, culinary arts, for today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Food matters!”
Kyla Kruse, assistant director, public relations, wrote the article “The Venture Into Virtual Visits” for the summer 2020 issue of “Counsel,” published the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.
Federal grant to provide free truck driver training at LLCC for veterans, active military and spouses
Veterans, active military and their spouses will be eligible to receive free training at LLCC for a career in truck driving, thanks to a federal grant just announced.
LLCC is one of 20 institutions in the nation and the only one in Illinois to be awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operator Safety Training Grant. LLCC will receive nearly $82,000 to provide this free training to approximately 20 individuals. Those interested in the free training may contact Curt Robinson, director of LLCC Truck Driver Training, at 217-786-2565 or curt.robinson@llcc.edu.
“We’re very pleased to receive this grant and to assist our veterans and members of the military,” said Robinson. “There is a high demand for truck drivers nationwide. Our short-term training program prepares students to pass the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam and get good paying jobs in just weeks.”
Students can complete their in-class and behind-the-wheel training in four weeks if attending during the day or six weeks in the evening. Employers recruit students onsite, with starting salaries ranging from $35,000 to $75,000. The program also offers lifetime job placement assistance.
The federal grants are designed to expand the number of CDL holders with enhanced operator safety training, helping reduce the severity and number of crashes on U.S. roads involving CMVs. In addition, the grants aim to assist current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces (including National Guard members and Reservists) and their spouses to transition to the CMV operation industry.
More information on the LLCC Truck Driver Training program is available at www.llcc.edu/truck-driver-training.