05.24.21

LLCC launches Workforce Institute; invites prospective students to try out trades, meet employers at Workforce 101 sessions

Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College LLCC will announce later today the launch of the Workforce Institute, featuring short-term, affordable training for high demand, high wage occupations.

“Students will get in, get trained and get a job,” says Dean Nancy Sweet. “The world has changed, people are evaluating their futures, jobs are available. For recent high school graduates or someone looking to reskill or upskill, it’s now even more convenient to enroll in our trade programs when they want and complete certificates employers want.”

LLCC invites those looking to start or change careers to Workforce 101 sessions on Saturday, June 26 to try their hands at various trades and meet employers. Morning (9-noon) sessions include welding, culinary, construction and aviation mechanics; afternoon (1-4 p.m.) sessions are auto technology; heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC); and hospitality. At Workforce 101 sessions, prospective students will roll up their sleeves and get hands-on with the kinds of work they’d be doing on the job. They’ll learn about the program, what it’s like to learn in LLCC training labs, and employers will talk about careers in their industries, demand and wages.

Workforce 101 participants will receive a gas card, T-shirt and lunch if they attend both morning and afternoon sessions. Bus passes are also available. All 101 sessions will be held at the Workforce Center except aviation mechanics, which is located at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Representatives from other Workforce Institute programs will also be at the event to provide information. Registration for the event is at www.llcc.edu/workforce.

In addition to the programs in the 101 sessions, the Workforce Institute encompasses electrical distribution lineman, commercial electrical maintenance, truck driver training and industrial technology.

05.24.21

Congratulations Loggers – NJCAA World Series bound!

Loggers Baseball Team in formation after winning Region 24 titleThe Loggers beat John Wood Community College 15-8 on Saturday to claim their second straight NJCAA Division II Region 24 title! They now head to Enid, Oklahoma for the NJCAA Division II World Series, which begins Saturday, May 29. Ron Riggle, athletic director and head baseball coach, was recognized as Region 24 Coach of the Year. Congratulations!

05.24.21

Spring 2021 Honors Recital

The Spring 2021 Honors Recital is available on LLCC Music’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Featuring 10 music majors in voice, piano, clarinet, saxophone and percussion, the video showcases students playing repertoire they have been working on this semester.

05.24.21

CAS to host Summer 2021 Smart Start Webinars

The LLCC Center for Academic Success is hosting free Smart Start Webinars in June. The webinars will provide students with successful study tools to help them get a smart start to the new semester. Visit the Center for Academic Success Workshops and Seminars page to view a schedule of Smart Start Webinar dates and times.

Note: A stable internet connection, webcam and microphone are required to participate in the webinars. Contact the Center for Academic Success at 217-786-2396 or send an email to cas@llcc.edu for more information.

05.24.21

PTK begins Food Pantries Donation Drive today

LLCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is asking for your help! We are holding a Food Pantries Donation Drive. We are asking for your donations to benefit two different organizations:

  • Monetary donations for the LLCC Food Pantry. You can donate online through the LLCC Foundation by clicking llccfoundation.org/donate (click the “Donate Now” button and choose “LLCC Food Pantry” from the drop-down menu.)
  • Item donations for the new First Presbyterian Church Micro-Pantry. This brand-new micro-pantry was built by LLCC Professor Emeritus of Sociology Don Ecklund, and was recently featured on the front page of the State-Journal Register. Donation boxes will be located near the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons and the LLCC Student Success office on the first floor of Menard Hall. Items needed include:
    • Peanut butter, jelly, bread
    • Canned tuna and meats
    • Canned soups and stews
    • Boxed pasta and pasta sauces
    • Mac-n-cheese with liquid cheese
    • Cereal
    • Rice
    • Trail mix, peanuts and any other nuts
    • Individual sized chips and crackers
    • Apples, oranges, bananas, grape tomatoes
    • Granola, cereal bars
    • Canned fruits and vegetables, fruit cups
    • Ramon, noodles, pasta
    • Instant mashed potatoes
    • Baked beans, canned chili
    • Prepackaged oatmeal
    • Small servings of raw potatoes
    • P3 protein packs
    • Toilet paper, paper towels
    • Cleaning supplies (sprays or Pine-Sol)
    • Laundry soap, dish soap
    • Shampoo, conditioner, bar soap
    • Bleach
    • Tampons/pads
    • Razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes

The Food Pantries Donation Drive begins today and ends at noon on Thursday, June 3. Also, we are participating in a statewide competition amongst Phi Theta Kappa chapters throughout Illinois. The three chapters collecting the most donations will receive a cash prize of up to $100 to donate to their chosen food pantry (if we win, we will split the money between the LLCC Food Pantry and the First Presbyterian Micro-Pantry.) Please consider making a donation; every dollar or item helps! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Claire Gordon, PTK coordinator, at 217-768-4944 or claire.gordon@llcc.edu.

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05.20.21

Illinois Stories to feature Kreher Agriculture Center

Producers of the PBS program “Illinois Stories” were on campus yesterday preparing an upcoming episode on the new Kreher Agriculture Center. Host Mark McDonald interviewed Dr. Charlotte Warren, president; Bill Harmon, professor of agronomy; and several agriculture students. Other ag students demonstrated various simulators and assisted Craig Beckmier, professor of agriculture, with sheep in the animal science pavilion. Also assisting with the video shoot were Holly Bauman, agriculture program specialist, and Rich Teeter, professor of agriculture. The episode will air sometime in June, and we will announce the date in LincIn when it is set.
Professor Craig Beckmier with sheep and students in the Kreher Agriculture Center animal science pavilion Illinois Stories videoing the Kreher Agriculture Center simulation lab with students and professor Bill Harmon.

05.20.21

Benefit session recordings available

As a reminder, recordings are available of the sessions held on the variety of benefit offerings available to you during open enrollment, which ends June 10. Detailed information, including rates, can be found in PlanSource. The benefits guide emailed by HR provides an overview of each benefit. ALL benefit-eligible employees must access the PlanSource site during open enrollment to review profile information, review benefits and make selections, and update beneficiaries during open enrollment. To access the site, go to the HR Portal page and click on PlanSource-Benefits Enrollment Platform in the top section. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources.

Please view this video to learn more about SISCO, the college’s new third-party administrator for health insurance and flexible spending account claims.

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05.20.21

Congratulations Amy Flynn!

Amy FlynnAmy Flynn, public relations and marketing assistant, recently earned a master’s degree in strategic communication and leadership, with distinction, from Spring Arbor University in Michigan. Congratulations!