Category Archives: Advancement

04.17.24

LLCC hosting State of Illinois Career Fair May 1

LLCC is collaborating with the State of Illinois to host a career fair on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union in Menard Hall. This is an opportunity for our students to learn about careers with the State of Illinois as well as the hiring process. Please encourage students to mark their calendars for this exciting opportunity!

Participating state agencies:

  • Auditor General Office
  • Department of Central Management Services
  • Department of Child and Family Services
  • Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
  • Department of Corrections
  • Department of Employment Security
  • Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Department of Health and Family Services
  • Department of Human Services
  • Department of Innovation and Technology
  • Department of Natural Resources
  • Department of Public Health
  • Department of Revenue
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Emergency Management Agency
  • Illinois State Police
  • Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (Illinois Courts)
  • Secretary of State
  • State Fire Marshal
  • Teachers’ Retirement System
04.15.24

Three career fairs held last week

LLCC held career fairs on campus this past Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, LLCC’s nursing program offered students with opportunities to connect with 15 leading health care providers and explore diverse pathways within the nursing profession. The Workforce Institute Career Fair was also held on Thursday with 62 employers and featured students in welding, HVACR, construction, truck driver training, electrical distribution linemen, automotive technology, diesel technologies, commercial electrical maintenance and industrial technology. The Info Tech Expo was held Friday and provided the opportunity for 16 employers to showcase advancements in technology and computer science and to connect students with careers in the IT industry.

LLCC students attending career fairs on campus.

03.19.24

Don’t miss these upcoming job/internship opportunities

There are several exciting upcoming opportunities for LLCC students to connect with local employers and learn more about part- and full-time jobs and internships. Please share these opportunities with students and encourage them to attend. Unless otherwise noted, please contact Rhilee Cochran for more information.

Career Connections Expo with UIS

March 21, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Recreation & Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS

Nursing Career Fair

April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Montgomery Hall
For more information, please contact Kimberly Young.

Workforce Institute Career Fair

April 11, 2024, 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Workforce Careers Center

Info Tech Expo

April 12, 2024, 1-3 p.m.
Trutter Center

State of Illinois Career Fair

May 1, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union

03.04.24

“YOU KNOW?” STUDENT COMMUNICATION: WEEK OF March 4

You know? LLCCPlease join us in letting students know LLCC offers a terrific tool for job searching … Handshake.

LLCC partners with Handshake, which is the most popular online platform linking college students and graduates to thousands of jobs and internships. Over 1,100 employers are linked to LLCC on Handshake and interested in hiring you. Students should use their LLCC email to activate their Handshake account and experience LLCC’s first-rate job board.

 

01.03.24

Advancement welcomes Rhilee Cochran

Rhilee CochranLLCC Advancement welcomes Rhilee Cochran as its advancement program specialist. She began work in this role Jan. 2.  Rhilee previously served as the communications specialist in LLCC Public Relations and Marketing. In her new position, Rhilee will provide overall administrative and database support to Advancement as well as coordinate and manage events to help prospective students, current students and alumni connect with employers for career preparation, job opportunities and internships.

12.13.23

Thank you from the LLCC Career Center

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate National Career Development Month in November. We are very thankful for all of the volunteers, LLCC Facilities and PRM for making our events and initiatives successful. A special thank you to the Student Government Association for helping students sign up for Handshake during National Career Development Week activities. We had great participation with the My Story posters at all of our locations, and we clearly have an incredibly diverse and talented group at LLCC. We look forward to celebrating again next year in November.

12.04.23

Thank you from Advancement

Welcome to the Advancement Open House. We're s'more than you think.Thanks to everyone who visited LLCC Advancement at their open house on Nov. 30 to find out why we’re “s’more than you think.” Guests were invited to enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores while  learning about the Advancement office and trying their luck at some holiday movie trivia.

Holiday movie trivia answers:

  1. In the 2004 film “Christmas with the Kranks,” which two well-known actors play the leads? Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis
  2. In “Elf,” what is considered the first rule of The Code of Elves? Treat every day like it’s Christmas.
  3. In the movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000), what gift does Cindy Lou Who give Max? A plate of green eggs and ham.
  4. In the “Christmas Story,” who gifted Ralphie a pink bunny suit? Aunt Clara
  5. The 2009 animated version of “A Christmas Carol” features which well-known actor as Ebenezer Scrooge? Jim Carrey
  6. What real-life department store does Kris Kringle work for in “Miracle on 34th Street”? Macy’s
  7. In “Home Alone 2,” which song is playing as Kevin arrives in New York? “All Alone on Christmas”
  8. What is the name of the tune sung by Kermit the Frog on Christmas Eve in “The Muppet Christmas Carol”? “One More Sleep Til Christmas”
  9. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what item brought Frosty to life? An old silk hat
  10. In what movie did Bing Crosby’s best-selling single “White Christmas” first appear? “Holiday Inn”

Congratulations to Danny Guthals for the most correct answers!

Faculty and staff talking and enjoying s'mores and hot chocolateEmber watching the table with snacks

11.30.23

Advancement open house today, 1-3 p.m.

Advancement Office. We're s'more than you think.Join LLCC Advancement today, Nov. 30, 1-3 p.m., and learn why we’re “s’more than you think” while you enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores. You will also learn about scholarships at LLCC, the LLCC Career Center, LEAGUE grants, Giving Day activities and other fun things Advancement does for the college.

While Advancement staff are currently spread out throughout the college, the open house is in the LLCC Foundation, Menard Hall, Room 1214.

11.29.23

Advancement open house tomorrow

Advancement Office. We're s'more than you think.Join LLCC Advancement tomorrow, Nov. 30, 1-3 p.m., and learn why we’re “s’more than you think” while you enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores. You will also learn about scholarships at LLCC, the LLCC Career Center, LEAGUE grants, Giving Day activities and other fun things Advancement does for the college.

While Advancement staff are currently spread out throughout the college, the open house will be in the LLCC Foundation, Menard Hall, Room 1214.