O’Shea provides scholarship for LLCC Construction students
Lincoln Land Community College has received a gift from the O’Shea family to fund a scholarship for LLCC students in the construction trades program. The first recipient of the O’Shea Family Scholarship is Alexis Bowman of Palmyra, a 2024 graduate of North Mac High School. “The O’Shea Family Scholarship has opened the door for more…
A family affair?
In a surprising twist on traditional job search tactics, Gen Z is rewriting the rules of interviewing by bringing a plus-one to their job interviews: their parents. A recent survey by ResumeTemplates.com revealed 25% of Gen Z job seekers have their parents in tow during interviews, while 70% seek parental guidance throughout their job search. Parental involvement…
Lesser-known careers can lead to secure futures
Looking to enter the workforce or change careers quickly and affordably? Look no further than your local community college. They offer many workforce and health care training programs, such as welding and nursing, but also lesser-known career paths that lead to well-paying jobs. Community colleges are in tune with area workforce needs and committed to…
Beat the bots
“Tik-toker applies for over 550 jobs and doesn’t hear back from any of them.” “Florida man tests the ‘no one wants to work’ theory by applying to 60 entry-level jobs and only gets one interview.” “I hit send on my online application, then received an automatic rejection email less than a minute later.” We hear…
Take control of your job search
If you’re a job seeker, you might be looking for your first career position, your next move up the ladder or a complete transformation of your life by embarking upon a different career field. Whichever type of job seeker you are, you’ll find the following job-search strategies useful. First, begin with the end in mind.…
Leave the lies off LinkedIn
In the digital age, your LinkedIn profile serves as your professional storefront. It’s where future employers go to check you out – your skills, achievements, and what kind of person you are. Sure, you might want to polish up how you present your skills and experience, but exaggerating can backfire big time. Let’s dive into…
Route 66 Festival to be held downtown Sept. 27-29
Route 66 Mother Road FestivalDowntown SpringfieldFriday, Sept. 27, 6-10 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The 23rd Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, presented by Recon Techs of Springfield, will include its annual cruise through the city, live music, celebrity guests and the downtown show of classic cars. Some…
Classic cars will be on display at vehicle show
Illinois Secretary of State’s Vehicle ShowSaturday, Sept. 7Edwards and College streets10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is highlighting the 60th anniversary of the iconic 1964 Ford Mustang at its annual Vehicle Show. The show will take place at the corner of Edwards and College streets in downtown Springfield, near the State Capitol,…
Solving homelessness requires person-specific, real-time data
If you talk to 10 different people about the state of homelessness in Springfield, you are likely to get 10 different answers. There are many reasons for this. Homelessness is complex and can be difficult to clearly define. Cultural assumptions around homelessness often lead to broad generalizations about people and their housing status and publicly…
