LLCC Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen walks us through a holiday breakfast dish sure to please, in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the State Journal-Register.
Category Archives: Workforce
Welcome and Congratulations to these LLCC employees!
The LLCC Career Center welcomes Lynn Giles-Harris as a career coach. Lynn just moved from New York City where she was a transition coordinator for a school district. She holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in special education. Her first day was Nov. 1. Lynn says she moved back to Springfield to be closer to family, including her sister, Leigh Giles-Brown, director, diagnostic medical sonography. You can reach Lynn at 217-786-2482 or by email. Welcome Lynn!
LLCC Workforce Institute welcomes Bethany Szamocki as the new program assistant for aviation maintenance. She will provide a variety of support services that contribute to the success of the aviation programs. Her first day was Nov. 4. You can get in touch with her through email. Welcome Bethany!
Congratulations to Shelly Smothers on her new role as a student success advisor for health professions. Shelly started with LLCC in 2016. She previously served as a student success advisor but was most recently in the role of admissions specialist. Shelly can be reached at 217-786-3685 or by email.
Funeral Arrangements for Tony Young
Our condolences go out to the family of Tony Young, a former adjunct instructor in LLCC’s Truck Driver Training program who unexpectedly passed away on Oct. 30, 2024. Tony spent the past twenty years as a CDL examiner with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, continuing to work closely with the LLCC program.
Funeral services and visitation are Thursday, Nov. 7 at Union Baptist Church, 1405 East Monroe Streeet in Springfield. Read the obituary online.
- Visitation: 9-10 a.m.
- Service: 10-11 a.m.
In the News
In this week’s Epicuriosity 101 in the State Journal-Register, Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, digs into the latest wine trend – low and no-alcohol wine.
Joan McGrath, president-elect, LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning extoles the value of an ALL membership in her Senior News and Times essay titled, “Helping further education goals: LLCC Foundation’s ALL scholarship.”
In the news
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on WTIM Monday morning about spring registration, the new Student Services Hub and LLCC Health Professions.
Rep. Nikki Budzinski held a listening session on Career Technical Education (CTE) on Monday at the Trutter Center. Community representatives discussed the importance of career and technical training, new CTE initiatives in the region and how to promote CTE to middle and high school students.
Aviation Maintenance 101 event happens tomorrow
LLCC will host a hands-on Aviation Maintenance 101 event from 5-7 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 15 at the Levi, Ray and Shoup Inc. Aviation Center. Learn more online.
Aviation Maintenance 101 event, Oct. 15
LLCC will host a hands-on Aviation Maintenance 101 event from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Levi, Ray and Shoup Inc. Aviation Center. Learn more online.
Ag & Workforce Careers Expo, a huge success
The third annual Ag and Workforce Careers Expo was the largest to date. Nearly 1,300 students and 100 vendors filled the LLCC campus on Thursday. See more photos on the LLCC Facebook page.
In the News
A new semester at LLCC means a new menu and re-opening of Bistro Verde. Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen walks us through the menu in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.
Channing Fullaway-Johnson, culinary coordinator, LLCC Community Education, provided a demonstration of summer squash and grain salad on the WICS morning show Aug. 27. She also discussed upcoming culinary offerings at LLCC this fall.
Congratulations to Cathy Huffman and Kevin Pippin on their new roles!
Cathy Huffman has been promoted to Assistant Director of the Career Center. In her new role, Cathy will oversee student programming within the Career Center and will serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating Career Center services related to student activities, including class assignments and preparation for job and career fairs. Please reach out to Cathy for any requests or assistance from the Career Center. Congratulations Cathy.
Kevin Pippin has been promoted to the role of Truck Driver Training Coordinator. Kevin has been an adjunct instructor with the program for seven years. He will now assist with facilitating the program as well as taking on the responsibility of being the lead instructor. Kevin is an LLCC alum, who went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and have a career in finance, before learning to drive a tractor-trailer and instruct. Congratulations Kevin!