The Career Connections Expo is going virtual in 2021! The event is on Thursday, March 4, 2021, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield, LLCC students can connect with employers online and in real-time at the Virtual Career Connections Expo. Visit the Career Connections website today to see participating employers, job postings and chat times. Opportunities are available for students and graduates. Learn more and register to attend at: www.careereco.com/Events/CareerConnections.

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! LLCC offers assistance to employers in creating an apprenticeship program to fill gaps in their workforce. Visit www.llcc.edu/apprenticeship-programs or email Brenda Elliott, director of apprenticeship programming, at brenda.elliott@llcc.edu

Students are now able to schedule their appointments with LLCC Career Services through My Scheduler.

Career Services appointments that students can choose include Career & Major Exploration, Job Search Strategies, Experience Gap, Resume or Cover Letter Development, Resume or Cover Letter Review, or Mock Job Interview.

Please direct students (including our new students) to My Scheduler to make their Career Services appointment.

Know a 2020 LLCC graduate looking for a job or that needs help putting together a resume or preparing for a Zoom interview? LLCC Career Services is available to assist via remote, one-on-one appointments! Call 217-786-2210 or email career_development@llcc.edu.

To provide timely information to our students about area job opportunities, Career Services has launched its new virtual job board. If you receive information about area job opportunities that you would like to make available for posting, please forward that information to career_development@llcc.edu, or contact Cathy Huffman or Marina Wirsing.

The Career Connections Expo, co-sponsored by LLCC, will be held today, Feb. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS. Students seeking jobs or internships can network with over 100 employers. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally (business casual) and prepare a 30-60 second “elevator pitch” to market goals, education and job qualifications.

A Coffee and Conversation networking session, featuring Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, and Cathy Huffman, director, cooperative work experience, will be held from 10-11 a.m. in the Hospitality Area within TRAC.

For more information, contact LLCC Career Services at Career_Development@llcc.edu.

The Career Connections Expo, co-sponsored by LLCC, will be held Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS. Students seeking jobs or internships can network with over 100 employers. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally (business casual) and prepare a 30-60 second “elevator pitch” to market goals, education and job qualifications.

A Coffee and Conversation networking session, featuring Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, and Cathy Huffman, director, cooperative work experience, will be held from 10-11 a.m. in the Hospitality Area within TRAC.

For more information, contact LLCC Career Services at Career_Development@llcc.edu.

The JCPenney Suit-Up Event takes place today, Oct. 25! Student-focused activities will take place beginning at 2 p.m. The special discount is 30% off regular and sale-priced merchandise, such as career wear, business casual attire, shoes, accessories and more. These discounts are for the entire LLCC community: students, staff, faculty and alumni until the close of business tomorrow night (9 p.m.). Bring your LLCC ID to qualify for the discounts. A special section of cash registers will be designated for the LLCC Suit-Up Event checkout. Be sure to follow directions to use the correct registers. Look for Suit-Up signs or ask JCPenney employees to direct you to the correct place.

The JCPenney Suit-Up Event takes place tomorrow, Oct. 25. Student-focused activities will take place beginning at 2 p.m. The special discount is 30% off regular and sale-priced merchandise, such as career wear, business casual attire, shoes, accessories and more. These discounts are for the entire LLCC community: students, staff, faculty and alumni until the close of business tomorrow night (9 p.m.). Bring your LLCC ID to qualify for the discounts. A special section of cash registers will be designated for the LLCC Suit-Up Event checkout. Be sure to follow directions to use the correct registers. Look for Suit-Up signs or ask JCPenney employees to direct you to the correct place.