Category Archives: In the Community
In the Community
Laurie Rhodes, director of the Child Development Center, created this video on time management and routines for young children for the Montgomery County Head Start program. The video will be used during parent commitment meetings.
In the community
Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, provided community members information on LLCC, including Workforce Equity Initiative opportunities, at the Emmanuel Temple Family Life Center Health Fair Saturday, Sept. 25.
In the community
Adam Watkins, dean, arts and communication, and Candace Silas, director, Open Door – Workforce Equity Initiative, are participating in Leadership Springfield, sponsored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Springfield is a 14-week series of half-day programs, beginning in September, during which participants gain leadership skills and in-depth exposure to critical issues affecting the Springfield area. Participants interact with community leaders and decision makers who share diverse perspectives on significant accomplishments and opportunities within the Springfield community.
In the community
Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, is judging the Blue Ribbon Pie Contest today at the Illinois State Fair.
In the community
Jolene Lamb, coordinator, LLCC Culinary Institute, will be providing culinary demonstrations at the Hobby, Arts and Crafts Building at the Illinois State Fair today and Aug. 19.
- Aug. 14 at 3:15 p.m. – Dessert Sushi (fruit sushi rolls made with a sweet coconut rice, filled with strawberries, kiwi and mango, wrapped in colorful soy wraps and served with coconut and raspberry dipping sauces)
- Aug. 19 at 3:15 p.m. – Braiding Bread (using a challah bread recipe, will show multiple braiding techniques with the dough)
In the community
LLCC at Chamber of Commerce Job Fair
Representatives from LLCC Public Relations and Marketing, Workforce Institute and Workforce Equity Initiative attended yesterday evening’s Chamber of Commerce Job Fair in Springfield, sharing information on training opportunities and services available at the college.
LLCC Foundation presents at Stand Together Scholarship fundraiser
The LLCC Foundation presented at the Stand Together Scholarship fundraiser on Sunday, June 13 at Southwind Park. Established in 2020, the Stand Together Scholarship is a two-year, $8,000 scholarship and was established by friends who had a passion to make a difference. Michelle Burger, scholarship program and alumni services coordinator, and Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, attended the event along with Kylana Moore, scholarship recipient. Michelle and Kylana spoke about the impact of the scholarship and how it ties to our LLCC mission. The fundraiser had 40 attendees and helped raise over $4,600 for the Stand Together scholarship fund.
In the community
Festivities celebrating the Montgomery County Bicentennial were held Saturday, June 5, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Butler. Jessie Blackburn, Adrienne Frazier, Mercedes Jones, Christine Marietta and Tisha Miller represented LLCC-Litchfield and hosted an informational table at the event that included a historical display of the Outreach Center.