Upskilling at Memorial Health

Memorial employees earning their CNA through LLCC.LLCC-Medical District has partnered with Memorial Health to upskill Memorial colleagues by offering our clinical medical assistant program onsite at Memorial Learning Center. This past Friday a recognition ceremony was held to honor the first cohort of Memorial colleagues who completed LLCC’s CMA program. As students pass their certification exam, they are being place into medical assistant roles throughout Memorial Health.

2024 Peaceful Partners, Illinois Domestic Violence Conference is Sept. 13

Financial abuse is one of the most powerful methods of keeping a survivor trapped in an abusive relationship. LLCC is teaming up with local, state and national organizations on a state-wide conference aimed at helping survivors and practitioners move forward with economic justice. Don’t miss hearing from Kim Pentico, senior director of economic justice and Ashley Slye, deputy director of positively safe and domestic violence counts with NNEDV, at the 2024 The Peaceful Partners, Illinois Domestic Violence Conference on Sept.13. CEUs available. Learn more and register online.

Excel Classes at LLCC-Medical District

Take a one-day Excel class at LLCC-Medical District. The cost is $149 per person for each class (budget manager approval required). To get more information on class outlines and to register, email llccmedicaldistrict@llcc.edu or call 217-524-6749.

Excel 2019/365, Level 1
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Excel 2019/365, Level 2
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Excel 2019/365, Level 3
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Excel & Outlook classes at LLCC-Medical District

Take a one-day Excel class at LLCC-Medical District. The cost is $149 per person for each class (budget manager approval required). To get more information on class outlines and to register, email llccmedicaldistrict@llcc.edu or call 217-524-6749.

Excel 2019/365, Level 1

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Excel 2019/365, Level 2

Wednesday July 24, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Excel 2019/365, Level 2

Wednesday July 24, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Excel 2019/365, Level 3

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Outlook 2019/365

Thursday, June 27, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

LLCC-Medical District spring massage clinics

LLCC-Medical District is currently scheduling appointments for spring massage clinics. LLCC Massage Therapy students will perform their clinical work using Swedish massage. Students are supervised by the clinic instructor, who is a licensed massage therapist.

  • Appointments are available for 60-minutes massages at 6 p.m. (March-June) and 8 p.m. (March 28-April 18).
  • Appointments are available for 90-minute massages at 7:30 p.m. (April 23-June 19).

Cost is $35 for a 60-minute massage and $40 for a 90-minute massage. Payment is due when the appointment is scheduled and is non-refundable. Please call 217-524-6749 to schedule your appointment!

For more details, visit the LLCC massage webpage.

In the News

Dr. Laurel Bretz, assistant vice president of continuing, corporate and professional education was a guest on WTAX this morning to discuss LLCC’s digital literacy courses for older adults. Read more about these ongoing classes being held at LLCC-Medical District.

In this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the State Journal-Register, Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen celebrates the love of chocolate in honor of Valentine’s week.

DoIT Trainees take flight

The future of tech in central Illinois is taking off, and we couldn’t be more excited! On Jan. 17, LLCC welcomed the first-ever DoIT cohort to orientation, marking a new chapter in providing our community with the skilled tech workforce it needs to compete and thrive in the digital age. We are proud to be part of this groundbreaking initiative and look forward to what this vibrant group of DoIT trainees will accomplish.

These exceptional students met:

  • Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, sharing her passion for innovation and paving the way for future tech titans. ‍
  • Julie Brennan, assistant professor and DoIT liaison, building bridges between academia and industry, shaping a future where tech serves everyone.
  • Dr. Amanda Turner, director of student success, equipping our students with the tools and skills they need to thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape. ️
  • Julie Clevenger, executive director, LLCC Center for Academic Success, providing crucial support and guidance, ensuring each student reaches their full potential.

Many thanks to Dr. Laurel Bretz, AVP, continuing, corporate and professional education, for her tireless efforts in coordinating this collaboration.

In addition, Ken Haycraft, director of learning and development – human resources at DoIT, played a key role in coordinating efforts. His dedication and leadership were instrumental in bringing this program to fruition.