Local and regional employers with jobs available are invited to post them on a new online job board offered by LLCC Career Services. The LLCC job board aims to connect LLCC students and alumni with available jobs in the community.

Benefits to employers include free registration, unlimited job postings and direct access to LLCC student and alumni job seekers. The system can accommodate full-time and part-time job openings as well as internships and apprenticeships. LLCC Career Services will review and approve each new employer and job posting to ensure compliance with LLCC policies.

Students and alumni can review work opportunities and upload their resumes to apply for jobs or follow the employer’s specific application instructions.

More information is available at www.llcc.edu/job-board or by emailing career_development@llcc.edu. Area employers can also visit the job board directly and register at llcc.emsicc.com/work-opportunities.

LLCC Career Services announces the LLCC Career Coach Job Board. The service is part of the Career Coach website. It is an easy-to-use, free online resource designed to provide work opportunities for LLCC student and alumni job seekers.

Local and regional employers can easily register online and post work opportunities for students and alumni. LLCC job seekers can quickly and easily view work opportunities and submit their resumes directly to employers. Career Services will review and approve each new employer and job posting to ensure compliance with LLCC policies.

LLCC Faculty and staff are invited to send student or alumni job seekers and area employers directly to llcc.emsicc.com or for more information visit, www.llcc.edu/job-board.

If you have questions, please contact career services at career_development@llcc.edu or 217-786-2210.

2021 LLCC graduate Cole Thoron is an apprentice at Ace Sign Co. He’s shown with Ace CEO Todd Bringuet.

An apprenticeship at Ace Sign Co. of Springfield is leading to a career for Cole Thoron, a 2021 computer science graduate of Lincoln Land Community College.

The apprenticeship is the first of its kind to be established with a local business through LLCC’s Office of Apprenticeship Programming.

Thoron began his apprenticeship in April while still completing coursework at LLCC. Ace is providing on-the-job training to successfully onboard him into his new position.

“Every day is a new experience, and I feel I am developing, solidifying and furthering my skills,” says Thoron.

“We are thrilled to work with a widely respected company that has been a local presence in the Springfield area for over 80 years,” says Brenda Elliott, LLCC director of apprenticeship programming. “Working with LLCC computer science faculty and our career services department, we collaborated with Ace to develop the right mixture of education and on-the-job training for Cole. It’s important to us to keep our students local and keep them loyal.”

“The LLCC Apprenticeship Program has provided Ace Sign Co. a great opportunity to connect with qualified talent like Cole,” said Todd Bringuet, CEO of Ace Sign Co. “The program aids in providing both the apprentice and our supervisors ample time to train and evaluate prospective team members. With Cole as an integral member of our Ace Sign Co. team, we look forward to our continued relationship with LLCC.”

LLCC is working to close the skills gap by establishing local partnerships within the business community. Elliott hopes to expand student apprenticeships, particularly in information technology. “Apprenticeships are not just for trade positions anymore,” she says.

Any business interested in partnering with LLCC on an apprenticeship program to enhance their workforce is invited to contact Elliott at brenda.elliott@llcc.edu or 217-786-2326.

The Virtual Career Connections Expo will be held this Thursday, March 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST. This free event hosted by UIS and LLCC allows students to connect with employers online and in real-time. The event is also open to the public. Participants can join using their preferred electronic device!

• Since the event is virtual, participants can interact with employers from wherever they are comfortable.
• Includes 60+ employers recruiting candidates that have (or are obtaining) college degrees.
• Full-time and internship openings throughout the U.S., including virtual/remote opportunities, and one international opportunity.

Job and internship seekers may register prior to or during the event. However, registering in advance is encouraged to become familiar with the platform, the registered organizations and the opportunities available: www.careereco.com/Events/CareerConnections.

The Virtual Career Connections Expo will be held on Thursday, March 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by UIS and 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. They can learn more and register to attend at: www.careereco.com/Events/CareerConnections.

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.