Every learner’s journey is unique. Some are preparing to take their first college classes. Others are returning to education after years in the workforce. Some are building skills for a career they’re passionate about, while others are exploring new possibilities and discovering where their interests may lead. That spirit of exploration was on full display […]
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The value of getting involved
Starting college, whether for the first time or after years away from the classroom, is an exciting milestone that should be celebrated! Students have new opportunities and experiences to look forward to while also navigating an unfamiliar environment and learning how to balance those new opportunities with existing responsibilities. As the director of student engagement […]
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Roads to opportunity
As I begin my service as president of Lincoln Land Community College, I have spent a great deal of time reflecting on what makes community colleges so special. One image that keeps coming to mind is a printed road map, where the destinations are possibilities and the roads are the pathways that turn dreams into […]
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From commencement to summer opportunities at LLCC
There are few moments in the life of a college as meaningful as commencement, and Friday, May 15, was a powerful reminder of why our mission at Lincoln Land Community College matters. As I looked out over our graduates – surrounded by proud families, friends and faculty – I was filled with deep pride and […]
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Choose your adventure at LLCC Campus Visit Day
Adventure can be about scaling mountains and crossing oceans. It’s also about exploring possibilities and shaping your future. At every stage of life, we have the chance to define and redefine who we are, and education is one of the most powerful tools for that transformation. Choosing a college, a training program or a class […]
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Growing central Illinois one skill at a time
Central Illinois employers are facing a critical shortage of skilled workers. The relentless pace of technological change worsens this problem. Hiring alone won’t solve this crisis. To keep pace with evolving demands, employers must make targeted investments in professional development, building the skills their teams need to adapt and thrive. As new technologies transform every […]
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Abraham Lincoln and the Todd women
The public is invited to commemorate the birth of Abraham Lincoln by attending the Eighth Annual Lincoln Lecture on Friday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. in the Trutter Center at Lincoln Land Community College. This year’s lecture, entitled “Abraham Lincoln and the Todd Women of Aristocracy Hill” will be presented by historian Erika Holst. Erika […]
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Be business-savvy
PHOTO BY METRO CREACTIVE CONNECTION Learn how to bring your business-owning dreams to reality at the Starting Your Business in Illinois seminar on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The complimentary program, hosted by the Illinois Small Business Development Center, is offered monthly at Lincoln Land Community College’s Capital City Training Center. Prospective business owners will learn how […]
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National Farmers Market Week
“This is incredible,” I said to Lindsay Record. Record has long been a driving force in the Illinois Stewardship Alliance (ISA), a primary proponent of local, sustainable farming. I’d called Record after scanning the schedule of local events celebrating National Farmers Market Week, which runs from August 2–8. “Isn’t it great?” Record replied. “More and […]
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Learning with Legos
The second annual Central Illinois Junior First Lego League Expo will be Sunday, April 12, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., in Cass Gymnasium at Lincoln Land Community College. The expo showcases the work of 32 regional Junior First Lego League teams. The program, for children ages 6-9, states that their ultimate goal is to capture […]
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Share your sketches
A Community Sketchbook From Dec. 1 through 18, community members of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to put their art on display during the A Community Sketchbook exhibition in the Lincoln Land Community College James S. Murray Gallery. Sketches, poetry, prose and other works of visual art are welcome contributions. The gallery has […]
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Telling their stories
Springfield photographer Adam Smith, left, is producing a documentary film about the homeless people with whom he spent the past three months. Bill Guyer, right, is one of Smith’s subjects in the film. PHOTO BY PATRICK YEAGLE In the middle of the gazebo at Washington Park in Springfield sits a homeless man named Bill Guyer. […]
