	Upcoming Events
	High Tunnel Workshop Series - Saturday, May 12 and Monday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Workforce Careers Center, Springfield campus. Instructor: Mike Bollinger. Cost: $30 for one workshop or $50 for both workshops. Click here to learn more or go straight to our registration page. Targeted Energy Management Training (TEMT) - LLCC is hosting a number of energy efficiency and management trainings on campus in conjunction with the Illinois Green Economy Network. The trainings are free for community college faculty, staff, and students and local professionals including building officials, municipal representatives, and business owners. Courses offered at LLCC include: May 2: Implementing Lighting Management Technologies & Practices to Drive Building Efficiency May 7-9: Fast-Tracked Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Prep Course for Energy Managers May 16: Creating a Business Case for Sustainability: Financing, Purchasing, and Budgets May 22: Boiler and Water Heating Efficiency Measurement and Improvement For full session descriptions and registration information, visit www.igencc.org/temt. Contact temt.training@igencc.org with questions. Solar Hot Air Collector Workshop - Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with one hour for lunch); Workforce Careers Center 1170. Instructor: Robert Croteau. Cost: $50 per person or $80 per couple. Click here to learn more or go straight to our registration page. HIRE Education Green Construction Workforce Certificate Program - Registration is being accepted now. The next Green Construction class begins July 23, 2012. Click here to learn more. Springfield area businesses: Join the Green Business Network of Springfield today and get started with our new Member Certification Program.

Welcome to the LLCC Green Center

Welcome to the GREEN CENTER at Lincoln Land Community College. The GREEN CENTER serves as a resource for LLCC students, faculty, and staff as well as Springfield-area businesses and community members who are seeking information related to green jobs training and sustainability.

This website provides general information, a variety of resources, and specific, actionable pointers on topics including:

Green jobs education, training, and employment opportunities
Campus sustainability
Green building
Green landscaping
Green business
Energy conservation
Water conservation
Waste reduction and recycling
Local and organic food
Transportation
And more

Learn more about the Green Center on our About page. And be sure to browse the links located to the left.

	All About Local Food
	Learn all about local food in the Lincoln Land district, watch clips of our PBS canning and preserving and organic food shows, and get recipes you can make tonight using local food. Check out our Local Food page or go straight to the videos and recipes by clicking here.

	Connect with the LLCC Green Center
	Click here for the Earth Week 2012 edition of Green Center News [PDF]. Check out Lincoln Land's new "Caught Green Handed" recycling campaign and learn what you can recycle on campus by clicking here. View the first issue of the Green Center newsletter [PDF] by clicking here. Visit our Contact page to learn how to get in touch with the Green Center. Check out our LLCC Green blog for additional information on green jobs training and sustainability. Stop by our Facebook page, and be sure to visit the Discussion Board. And don't forget to follow @LLCCgreencenter on Twitter!